We are excited to welcome you to Seattle! For those of you staying in Seattle, we're happy to keep you here!Starting residency during a pandemic has it's challenges, but we're here to help! Couple of reminders: Send in your membership card! Being a member is not automatic, you have to sign a card to receive … Continue reading Welcome to all our Incoming Residents!
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UWHA Stands with LGBTQ Community
On Friday, the Trump administration finalized changes to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Disguised in a late-Friday announcement as “respect[ing] the dignity of every human being”, these changes removed legal protections for LGBTQ individuals against discrimination in healthcare settings. By limiting the definition of "sex discrimination" to male or female biological sex, these … Continue reading UWHA Stands with LGBTQ Community
How we fight for racial justice
Sent to full membership via email on June 7, 2020Thank you to each and every one of you who has shown up this week (in-person and from home) for Black Lives Matter. We saw incredible showings of people at Friday's Show of Support, hosted by NURF, and over 10,000 healthcare workers and allies showed up for the Doctors … Continue reading How we fight for racial justice
Anti-racism Message To Members
Sent to full membership via email on May 30, 2020Dear UWHA Members, We feel compelled to write to you today as we see what has happened in Minneapolis, Tallahassee, Louisville, and Georgia recently, and acknowledge that the history of this country and of medicine is rooted in racism. We each have a responsibility in combating … Continue reading Anti-racism Message To Members
UWHA Settles Vacation Time Grievance with employer
After nine months of debate, UWHA and Labor Relations were able to come to an agreement in ensuring that residents and fellows are not improperly losing vacation time guaranteed to them. Previously, residents and fellows who scheduled vacation time (or sick time) that sandwiched a holiday (or weekend depending on the program), would have the … Continue reading UWHA Settles Vacation Time Grievance with employer
UWHA Submits Full-page Ads in Sunday Edition of Seattle Times
After more than ten months of negotiating, UWHA continues to fight for a fair contract. Over the course of this year, we have sent the university multiple petitions, hosted a 15-minute Unity Break with over 500 residents in attendance, hosted a resident-wide Wellness Day, engaged in multiple boycotts, and added political pressure through City Council. … Continue reading UWHA Submits Full-page Ads in Sunday Edition of Seattle Times
May 14th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the thirty-first bargaining session on Thursday, May 14th, hosted virtually. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), UWHA accepted additional meals language from the employer, and updated the fitness section to include language explaining how residents can gain access to fitness facilities at … Continue reading May 14th Bargaining Session
April 29th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the thirtieth bargaining session on Tuesday, April 29th, hosted virtually. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 2 (Committees), UWHA updated language regarding committee representation for residents and fellows per the last negotiation session conversation. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), LR agreed to language in line with ACGME … Continue reading April 29th Bargaining Session
April 21st Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twenty-ninth bargaining session on Tuesday, April 21st, hosted virtually. UWHA sent counter proposals in advance for Articles 6 and newly proposed XX/Miscellaneous. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 2 (Committees), UWHA updated language regarding committee representation for residents and fellows. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), UWHA … Continue reading April 21st Bargaining Session
Seattle City Council Unanimously Supports Residents Being Offered a Fair Contract
On April 27th, all nine Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter of support on behalf of residents and fellows at the University of Washington receiving a fair contract. The letter was sent to Dr Paul Ramsey, CEO of UW Medicine, and UW President, Ana Mari Cauce. UWHA graciously thanks each Councilmember for their support and … Continue reading Seattle City Council Unanimously Supports Residents Being Offered a Fair Contract
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