Why Join CIR & Vote To Ratify Our New Contract? 8/4/07
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“This new contract delivers solid economic improvements for our house officers and assists us in significantly improving our programs We won considerable salary increases -- on average 7% overall in the first year, with a reopener in the second year to negotiate further raises -- which will help us recruit and retain the unique and talented body of housestaff that we have here at UNM.“ Elizabeth Burpee, MD |
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“I know that a collective voice for residents will improve our hospital, our patient care, and our lives as residents. That voice is strongest with a high percentage of dues-paying members. I want our collective voice to represent all departments, so that when we communicate our concerns and solutions to administration, UNM will listen and respond. I am choosing to become a dues-paying member of CIR for myself, my department, this hospital, and ultimately, my patients." John Ingle, MD |
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“Prior to unionization, we talked with administration about issues like raising salary and capping the rate of increases to residents’ contribution to health benefit costs, but made little progress. Working with CIR we were able to achieve both of these important goals.” Jose Sterling, MD |
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“I am joining CIR because I understand the importance of residents having a voice, and believe that CIR is the best avenue for us to express this voice. It is truly a union started by residents, run by residents, for residents.” Amy Garcia, MD |
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“When I join CIR, I join the largest housestaff union in the country. I will have the opportunity to work with other healthcare unions and advocacy groups to reform healthcare on a local and national level. I became a physician to take care of my patients, and that’s the same reason why I am signing up as a member of CIR.” Brian Johnson, MD |