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RFPU Bargaining, Bargaining Updates: '22-25 CBA, Contract

Bargaining Summary – Session #1 (1/12/22)

RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the first (virtual) bargaining session. RFPU-NW presented initial proposals for Articles 1-22. The remaining article proposals will be presented at the next session on Wed, January 19th. The proposals can be read in their entirety here, along with a short video summary of the session from RFPU-NW … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #1 (1/12/22)

RFPU Bargaining, Legislation/Endorsements

Take Action by 1/14: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents

Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1764 has been prefiled in the state legislature for the upcoming legislative session! HB 1764's first public hearing will be NEXT FRIDAY, JAN. 14TH AT 8AM.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO Submit Written TestimonyTestify Remotely (via video during the hearing, usually < 2 mins) … Continue reading Take Action by 1/14: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents

RFPU Bargaining, Contract, Events

(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) RFPU-NW Negotiation Kickoff Rally!

UPDATE: This event was cancelled due to the Omicron surge in Seattle. When: Jan. 11th from 6:00-7:00pmWhere: Above the Triangle Parking Garage, UWMC - MontlakeWho: YOU and YOUR CO-RESIDENTS! Speakers: RFPU-NW Members and Leaders, Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley, and other UW union leaders! There will be speeches, sign waving, snacks, and solidarity! Come pump up your … Continue reading (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) RFPU-NW Negotiation Kickoff Rally!

RFPU Bargaining

Fill out your Annual Survey by 11/24!

Surveys sent to all members via your non-UW.edu email address. Make sure to fill out your survey & get your co-residents/fellows to fill out by November 24th! This data is used for negotiations, so it's highly important that all members fill it out. Takes less than 10 minutes on average.

RFPU Bargaining, Contract, Events

We’ve agreed to 3-7pm Bargaining Sessions

We've come to a compromise with Labor Relations and GME and will be bargaining from 3:00-7:00pm via Zoom starting in January. Bargaining Dates: January 12th, 19thFebruary 16th, 23rdMarch 9th, 23rdApril 6th, 20thMay 4th, 18thJune 1st, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 29th RSVP for Bargaining Sessions here to receive the Zoom logins before each session! Bargaining Session … Continue reading We’ve agreed to 3-7pm Bargaining Sessions

RFPU Events, Legislation/Endorsements, Racial Justice

RFPU-NW Endorses “Remember Rosie Jiménez: National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice”

This Sunday, October 3rd, people around the country will be mobilizing in support of reproductive justice. October 3rd is the 44th anniversary of Rosie Jimenez' death from a back-alley abortion (after the Hyde Amendment banned federal funds from covering this procedure). The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear a case challenging Roe V. Wade … Continue reading RFPU-NW Endorses “Remember Rosie Jiménez: National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice”