Send A Support Letter Here:I am a Ally!I am a UW Patient Ally! The resident and fellow physicians of University of Washington have been working under an expired contract for almost a year (expiration: June 30, 2019). During this time, we have been denied raises, having been told before COVID19 began that our 80-hour work … Continue reading TAKE ACTION!
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April 15th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twenty-eighth bargaining session on Wednesday, April 15th. UWHA sent counter proposals in advance for Articles 6 and 21. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), Both LR and UWHA have come to agreement on the meal reimbursement amount. UWHA updated language on how … Continue reading April 15th Bargaining Session
April 9th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twenty-seventh bargaining session on Wednesday, April 9th via Zoom. UWHA presented counter proposals for Articles 1, 2, 6, 11, 21, 23, and 25. LR responded with proposals on Articles 6,11, and 21. Articles 3, 11, and 13 are ready to be Tentatively Agreed (TA) to (upon … Continue reading April 9th Bargaining Session
Winter Quarter UWHA Bike Fund Reimbursements Due: April 30th
If you’d like to participate in the UWHA CBA Bike Program, please submit documentation to GME (uwgme@uw.edu) before April 30, 2020. Please see below regarding what/how to submit: Quarterly Bicycle Stipend What: $25 stipend, given quarterly Eligibility: UWHA members who bicycle > 80% of the AY20 winter quarter (from January 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020) How: Legibly complete and … Continue reading Winter Quarter UWHA Bike Fund Reimbursements Due: April 30th
Announcing 2020-2021 President-Elect, Brandon Peplinski!
Please join us in welcoming our new President-Elect, Dr. Brandon Peplinski! Currently, Brandon is an Internal Medicine PGY2 and highly-involved UWHA General Board member. He has been championing resident rights over the past year on our Escalation Team. We're looking forward to Brandon stepping into his new role! If you are interested in joining the … Continue reading Announcing 2020-2021 President-Elect, Brandon Peplinski!
Life Insurance for Residents and Fellows
In light of the SARS2 (nee COVID19) pandemic, there is a lot of current anxiety regarding the health of our resident members - in addition to the financial health. What follows is a somewhat macabre summary of some of our benefits with regards to student loans and the protections in place for residents with student … Continue reading Life Insurance for Residents and Fellows
UWHA Condemns the Firing of Dr. Ming Lin
The UWHA fully supports Dr. Ming Lin, a physician who fearlessly advocated for the safety of the staff and patients at PeaceHealth. Disturbingly, PeaceHealth and TeamHealth subsequently terminated him for speaking up. At hospitals across the country, there is a massive shortage of PPE, and many hospital protocols are haphazard, confusing, or even dangerous. When … Continue reading UWHA Condemns the Firing of Dr. Ming Lin
Support Letter from UW Radiology Program Director and Faculty
Thank you to all those in Radiology who are standing with residents in support of a fair contract. We highly appreciate your support! Members: Please encourage your Program Directors to show support – we would love to see Program Directors from every department sign support letters of their own. Check out the Letter of Support from … Continue reading Support Letter from UW Radiology Program Director and Faculty
UWHA Emergency Childcare Fund
Due to the increased need for childcare, the UWHA has decided to set up an emergency childcare fund for the next few weeks. One of the reasons for our recent dues increase was to be able to assist with unexpected needs as they arise. Although our union is financially lean, we believe this is the right thing … Continue reading UWHA Emergency Childcare Fund
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