{"id":5771,"date":"2022-06-21T07:29:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/labor\/?p=5771"},"modified":"2022-06-21T07:29:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:29:21","slug":"rfpu-uw-negotiations-recap-for-wednesday-june-15-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/labor\/2022\/06\/21\/rfpu-uw-negotiations-recap-for-wednesday-june-15-2022","title":{"rendered":"RFPU \u2013 UW Negotiations Recap for Wednesday, June 15, 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background<\/strong>
\nThis recap details the twelfth virtual session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the University of Washington and the Resident and Fellow Physicians Union (RFPU). Recaps are published online on the UW Labor Relations website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RFPU Counter Proposals<\/strong>
\nThe Union presented a package proposal that contained the following:<\/p>\n

Article 1 \u2013 Definitions<\/strong>
\nIncluded in this package proposal was the Employer\u2019s Article 1 proposal from February 16th.<\/p>\n

Article 3 \u2013 Childcare<\/strong>
\nChildcare Fund<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed reducing the fund to assist in childcare expenses from $1, 080,000 to $750,000 annually.
\nLactation Accommodation<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed that Residents would be permitted to pump breast milk in workrooms and other locations other than pumping rooms. Additionally, the Union proposed that where possible, single-person pumping rooms would be converted to accommodate two Residents.<\/p>\n

Article 6 \u2013 Fringe Benefits<\/strong>
\nMeals<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed that for all shifts scheduled more than eight hours, meals would be reimbursed at $12 per meal beginning July 2022 and, $13 per meal beginning July 2023.
\nRelocation<\/strong>
\nThe Union reduced their relocation stipend proposal from $3000 to $2800.<\/p>\n

Article 8 \u2013 Health and Safety<\/strong>
\nWorkplace Violence Prevention<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed incorporating the Employer\u2019s language from the previous proposal that addresses prevention and policies regarding workplace violence. The Union added that Residents would be able to request caring for patients that they reasonably believe pose a risk to the Resident\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

Article 13 \u2013 Miscellaneous Leave<\/strong>
\nIncluded in this package proposal was the Employer\u2019s Article 13 proposal from May 18th.<\/p>\n

Article 14 \u2013 Leave Professional<\/strong>
\nIncluded in this package proposal was the Employer’s Article 14 proposal from April 6th.<\/p>\n

Article 16 \u2013 Leave Vacation<\/strong>
\nIncluded in this package proposal was the Employer’s Article 16 proposal from June 1st.<\/p>\n

Article 17 \u2013 Management Rights<\/strong>
\nAs a part of this package, Article 17 is being proposed as current contract language.<\/p>\n

Article 18 \u2013 Working Outside of the Training Program<\/strong>
\nAs a part of this package, Article 18 is being proposed as current contract language.<\/p>\n

Article 19 \u2013 No Strikes\/No Lockouts<\/strong>
\nAs a part of this package, Article 19 is being proposed as current contract language.<\/p>\n

Article 20 \u2013 Non-Discrimination<\/strong>
\nIncluded in this package proposal was the Employer\u2019s Article 20 proposal from March 23rd.<\/p>\n

Article 22 \u2013 Salary\/Stipend<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed a 3% salary increase for all years and an allowance of $11,400 to also increase by 3% annually.<\/p>\n

Article 24 \u2013 Transportation<\/strong>
\nChanges to Parking Policies and Rates<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed that daily parking rates at UW Medicine sites would not occur without notice and opportunity for impact bargaining.
\nParking During Nights and Weekends<\/strong>
\nThe Union proposed that:<\/p>\n