When can we expect to see the potential change in salary come to fruition?
After a union is established, the contract negotiating process will begin. We are anticipating the contract negotiations to take anywhere...
Buffalo is a unique system, each department has different benefits such as paying for boards etc, how will a union affect this?
A union will not alter inter-departmental variation. Each department is unique in that has varied needs from other departments. You...
Can you give examples of what kind of benefits will be negotiated for us?
Higher salaries, housing stipends, meal stipends, retirement contributions, child care, hazard pay, and improvements to moonlighting. Please fill out your...
From what I understand our current benefits package is grandfathered. Will this benefits package be changed as a result of union bargaining?
Our current benefits will act as the “floor”. We will not lose any benefits as a result of unionizing. In...
What unique challenges do you expect to face because UB is contracted/paid by a PC (University Medical Resident Services P.C.)
Our residency program is unique in that UMRS does not own a health system. Rather, UMRS is designated as a...
Can my training be extended for joining a union?
NO! This is an absolute myth utilized as a union-busting tactic. No residency programs have seen their training extended due...
Do residents get to vote on the initial contract, or just the “members at large”?
Yes, all residents get to vote on the initial contract prior to ratification.
In what ways will programs be treated the same, and in what ways will this continue to respect their differences? Ex) Each specialty has different work hour preferences/requirements.
Department-specific benefits are protected by law and maintained in several ways. It is illegal to remove benefits as retaliation for...
I’m concerned that voting “YES” to a union will negatively impact my career in Buffalo
This is a myth! Your votes via mail-in ballot are completely ANONYMOUS and CONFIDENTIAL. You will receive mail-in ballots starting...
Are we supposed to wait to sign this years contract while this is going on?
Please continue to sign the upcoming year’s contract as you would normally. Upon obtaining a “win” in the general election,...
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