BUFFALO, N.Y. — Just a week away from UB medical residents and fellows going on strike, the independent company that employs them has made an increased salary offer.
University Medical Resident Services released a statement Tuesday, saying “On Monday, August 26, 2024, UMRS provided in writing a proposed salary increase for the medical residents and fellows that is virtually the same as was proposed by the union. This proposed salary increase would take effect for the medical residents and fellows on the first full pay period following the ratification of the agreement.”
For the past year, the company and the union representing UB residents and fellows have been negotiating, as the union claims UB medical residents remain the lowest paid in New York State, the only residents without retirement benefits in the region, the only residents without a training stipend and have the poorest healthcare policy in the region.