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2021 Constitutional Amendment Election Results

The Constitutional Amendment Election closed at midnight on 2/28. All the Constitutional Amendments passed, see below for individual results.These will be integrated into the Constitution on our website in the near future.Amend Article I. Name and Purpose"Article I. amended: All references to the University of Washington Housestaff Association, UWHA, or equivalent shall be changed to Resident … Continue reading 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election Results

RFPU Events, Racial Justice

Workshop: Caring for Patients Who Are Incarcerated

The Care of Incarcerated Patients Task Force is excited to announce an upcoming workshop on caring for patients who are incarcerated or otherwise involved with law enforcement in the UW Medicine system. The purpose of this session is to train residents and fellows in how best to advocate and care for patients in the ED, … Continue reading Workshop: Caring for Patients Who Are Incarcerated

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Reminder: Constitutional Amendment Election Closes at midnight on 2/28/21

Our union's capacity has grown significantly since we were legally recognized in 2014, starting from just a few board members to now having an eighteen-person board with three professional labor staffers. Due to these changes, we've reflected on what has evolved and suggest a number of amendments. See below for the main highlights or your ballot … Continue reading Reminder: Constitutional Amendment Election Closes at midnight on 2/28/21

RFPU Grievances

Grievance Win: Chief Resident Stipends

For the past three years, psychiatry department leadership has made various attempts to avoid paying all chief residents their monthly stipend. This has never sat right with residents. This year, RFPU was enlisted to advocate for psychiatry residents and hold the employer accountable to our contract. In late January, the formal grievance process was pursued to prevent … Continue reading Grievance Win: Chief Resident Stipends

RFPU Events

Event: Improving Gender Equity Through Unions

You know what's good for improving gender equity at your workplace? Unions! RFPU Board Members, Drs. Amy Zhang and Heather Barnett will be presenting our abstract, "Improving Gender Equity Through Unions" at this year's Women in Medicine Training Summit at Mass General. 📆Join us on March 6th!Summit: 6:00am- 9:15am PTAbstract Presentation: 7:45am PT Free Registration: … Continue reading Event: Improving Gender Equity Through Unions

RFPU Legislation/Endorsements

RFPU – NW Endorses the Sawant Solidarity Campaign

Councilmember Sawant has been the most strong, reliable, and inspiring voice for working class and vulnerable people of Seattle. She was one of the first to show up and lend her support to RFPU-NW and exploited physicians in training from our earliest days, long before we had significant success, power or momentum. We are proud to … Continue reading RFPU – NW Endorses the Sawant Solidarity Campaign