UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the thirteenth bargaining session on October 31st. Articles 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 25 were discussed. In the current counter proposal on Article 5 (Dues Deduction, Fair Share, and UWHA Membership), UWHA included language that if the employer incorrectly deducts dues from an employee … Continue reading October 31st Bargaining Session
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October 29th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twelfth bargaining session on October 29th. This session was a continuation of the October 15th session. The only additional article discussed was Article 25 (Transportation). The most recent counter proposals from LR and UWHA for Article 6 (Fringe Benefits) differ a great deal - and UWHA … Continue reading October 29th Bargaining Session
Upcoming Negotiation Dates
All bargaining sessions are from 3:00-7:00pm (unless otherwise noted), at Roosevelt Commons W (4300 Roosevelt Way NE). When you arrive check-in at the front desk. All UWHA members are encouraged to attend. Email admin@uwha.com if you have questions. October 31st November 4th, 12th, 14th (4-7pm), 18th, and 20th
October 15th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the eleventh bargaining session on October 15th. LR supplied counter proposals on Articles 1 (Childcare), 3 (Definitions), 6 (Fringe Benefits), 18 (Management Rights), 23 (Salary), and newly submitted article “Union Activities.” UWHA brought forth counter proposals for Articles 7, 10-13; however, they were not discussed due to … Continue reading October 15th Bargaining Session
UWHA CBA Bike Program
PLEASE NOTE: The Summer Quarter Bike Program is now closed. The next period will end 12/31/19, with the deadline there soon after. If you’d like to participate in the UWHA CBA Bike Program, please submit documentation before October 18, 2019. Please see below regarding what/how to submit: Quarterly Bicycle Stipend What: $25 stipend, given quarterly Eligibility: … Continue reading UWHA CBA Bike Program
Week of Action Media
UW’s medical trainees need fair pay, will walk out Sept. 25 - The Stand (9/20)UW Residents Will Strike for 15 Minutes This Wednesday - The Stranger (9/23)80-hour weeks, bad pay, exhaustion: Here's why UW medical residents are walking out - Crosscut (9/24)"We've Reached a Breaking Point:" Hundreds of Residents Strike for 15 Minutes Across Seattle - The … Continue reading Week of Action Media
September 26th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the tenth bargaining session on September 26th. LR supplied non-financial counter proposals on Articles 2, 5, and 13. UWHA brought forth seven counter proposals for Articles 1, 2, 3, 6, 21, and counter proposals for newly submitted articles on “Miscellaneous” topics and “Duration and owed wages.” This … Continue reading September 26th Bargaining Session
Unity Break Speech – September 25th
UWHA Members joined a 15-minute Unity Break across four hospitals and three clinics (in both Washington and Idaho) on Wednesday, September 25th. This speech was shared at a majority of sites and written by UWHA President, Dr. Kellie Satterfield. "Hello everyone, thank you for coming today. We are the UW Housestaff Association, comprised of over … Continue reading Unity Break Speech – September 25th
UW Residency Spots Go Unfilled
Compensation is a key factor in deciding which residency programs to apply to and where to go. When newly minted doctors apply for residencies, they rank their preferred choices and are ultimately assigned a program through the NRMP Match. Each residency program's goal is to ensure that all resident positions are filled. However, if not enough … Continue reading UW Residency Spots Go Unfilled
The Lowest Paid Residents
Seattle is one of the most expensive places in the United States to live, and compensation to be a resident here should reflect that. However, UW residents are the lowest paid residents by cost of living in the country. UWHA analyzed fifty of the largest and most prestigious academic medical centers in the country, UW’s … Continue reading The Lowest Paid Residents
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