Subject: Support for University of Buffalo Medical Residents in Their Strike for a Fair Contract

Dear [Political Figure’s Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my strong support for the medical residents at the University of Buffalo who are currently striking for a better contract.

Medical residents are the backbone of our healthcare system. They work tirelessly, often for long hours, to provide critical care to patients while continuing their medical education. Despite their crucial role, many residents face challenging working conditions, including long shifts, inadequate pay, and insufficient benefits. These conditions can lead to burnout, which not only impacts the residents themselves but also the quality of care that patients receive.

The current strike highlights the need for fair and equitable treatment of these medical professionals. They deserve a contract that acknowledges their hard work and ensures they can continue to provide excellent care without sacrificing their own well-being. Buffalo residents have the poorest pay in the region, the worst health care insurance in the region, and do not receive hazard pay, training stipends, or retirement funds, all of which are things that other residency programs in the region are able to provide for their residents.

I urge you to lend your support to these residents and advocate for their demands, which includes fair wages and improved benefits. By doing so, you will be supporting the future of our healthcare system and the well-being of both the residents and the patients they serve. The community of Buffalo deserves to be able to recruit great doctors to care for them, which means that fair salaries and benefit packages for doctors are critical in maintaining the health of the region.

Your leadership in this matter is critical. I hope you will take action to ensure that these medical residents receive the respect, compensation, and working conditions they deserve.

Thank you for your attention to this important issue. I look forward to positive developments in this matter.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] [Your Contact Information]