Is CIR a third party?
How do we really know OUR interests will be represented? Our union is led by housestaff – not CIR staff. The union organizing effort at Stanford was initiated by housestaff… Read More »Is CIR a third party?
FAQ
Can I face retaliation for supporting a union?
First, the union card and vote are confidential! You do not have to be a vocal member to support unionization. Additionally, it is illegal (per the National Labor Relations Board)… Read More »Can I face retaliation for supporting a union?
Do I have to strike?
No – strikes by physicians are very rare and are a chapter decision, requiring a strike authorization vote from its members. We could set a threshold at Stanford of requiring… Read More »Do I have to strike?
What is a housestaff union?
A union is a group of workers who use their collective strength/voice to bargain for better working conditions. A union gives us more power and leverage to effect changes on… Read More »What is a housestaff union?
How much does a union cost? Do I have to pay dues?
No one pays dues until the union membership has voted to ratify a contract. Resident unions have never ratified a contract with benefits that do not outweigh the cost of… Read More »How much does a union cost? Do I have to pay dues?
What can we bargain for?
We are unionizing to have a stronger voice and federally protected right to bargain about issues that matter to us, our colleagues, and our patients. The individual issues are up… Read More »What can we bargain for?