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Join the Call for Racial Justice at SCH
Last week, you may have come across the highly visible news that Dr. Ben Danielson, Medical Director of Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, resigned from his position in November. Dr. Danielson drew attention to how people of color -- whether patients or providers -- have been systemically discriminated against at Seattle Children's Hospital. You can read … Continue reading Join the Call for Racial Justice at SCH
Attn: Med Students!
Are you preparing your rank list for next year (or thinking ahead to the year after) and need some help with the less glamourous logistics behind the pay and benefits you'll receive during residency? Our residents and fellows are experts and ready to help! Join members of our RFPU - NW executive board and staff … Continue reading Attn: Med Students!
RFPU – NW is Hiring!
Hiring: Administrative Assistant The Resident & Fellow Physician Union - Northwest (RFPU-NW) is an independent labor union formed by the medical resident and fellow doctors at the University of Washington affiliated hospitals (members have graduated medical school but are completing specialty training in a residency or fellowship). RFPU-NW advocates for the residents and fellows with … Continue reading RFPU – NW is Hiring!
COVID Protections
UPDATE: The COVID MOU was extended with a few updates on November 16, 2021. See here! To all our members, This week, we finalized negotiations for the COVID19 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU is essentially a shorter, time limited version of a contract between the employer and our union. We began negotiating this MOU … Continue reading COVID Protections
RFPU Meet & Greet w/ Kirsten Harris-Talley
We were very enthusiastic to endorse Kirsten Harris-Talley, candidate for State Representative in the 37th Legislative District (Central and South Seattle, Skyway, and Renton) this year.Kirsten is a mom, educator, activist, and currently the Executive Director of Naral Pro-Choice - Washington. Kirsten shares our values on important issues like Covid recovery, economic justice, housing for all, universal childcare, climate … Continue reading RFPU Meet & Greet w/ Kirsten Harris-Talley
The Fall 2020 Childcare Fund Application is Open
Eligibility and disbursement criteria that are used for this fund are on our website. TimelineApplication Deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, September 28thNotice from RFPU: By Thursday, October 1stAppeals Deadline: 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8thDisbursement from UW HR: Late October or Early November Apply Here! You will hear from us regarding your eligibility for the fund, including your weighted score by October 1st, … Continue reading The Fall 2020 Childcare Fund Application is Open
RFPU-NW Endorsements for 2020 Elections
This year, RFPU-NW will be making our first-ever endorsements of candidates seeking public office in Washington state.We were impressed by the following candidates’ commitments to the labor movement and to the rights of healthcare workers; they have our sole endorsement. We have the utmost confidence that these candidates will be allies and partners with our … Continue reading RFPU-NW Endorsements for 2020 Elections
Rebranding Announcement!
The University of Washington Housestaff Association was first formed in 1964 as a collective of residents and fellows with the intent to unionize. Multiple attempts to do were unsuccessful until 2014, when the UWHA was legally recognized as a union and our collective bargaining unit formed. Since then, we have successfully negotiated two contracts which have won our … Continue reading Rebranding Announcement!
Parking Grievance Reimbursements
Due to a recent settlement agreement between the UW and UWHA, UWHA members are entitled to free night and weekend parking going forward (as specified below), and may be entitled to a refund of previously paid night and/or weekend parking at UWMC and/or HMC. Please read this entire email for details of how to request your refund. … Continue reading Parking Grievance Reimbursements
CIR Northwest 