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UB medical residents call on university, hospitals to come to bargaining table
BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo medical residents and fellows continued their strike for a second day Wednesday. The residents, who work at major Western New York hospitals — such as Buffalo General, Erie County Medical Center, and Oishei Children’s...
‘Show us your books’: Striking resident doctors want info on UB residency funding
University at Buffalo resident doctors, who started a four-day strike Tuesday, have crafted several rhyming chants on the picket line aimed at top local health care administrators and institutions. They unveiled another strike chant Wednesday: "If you're not crooks,...
‘Modern sweatshop,’ why UB’s resident doctors say they’re striking
University at Buffalo resident doctors have hit the picket line as part of a four day strike at most local hospitals. WBFO spoke with their union’s national president on what has led them to this “last case” scenario – and what it means for local healthcare. Hospitals...
Residents Strike, Demonstrate Around Labor Day Weekend
The 829 residents and fellows at the University at Buffalo, represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), have been in talks for more than a year to settle on a contract. They say they're earning less than minimum wage given their typical...
UB medical residents begin first day of strike
BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo medical residents and union supporters began their strike today outside Buffalo General Hospital. After a year of negotiations, they were unable to come to a mutual agreement with their employer. They are asking for an 8-10...
UB resident physicians strike for better pay, better benefits
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of resident physicians hit the picket line outside Buffalo General Hospital fighting for higher wages, better benefits and better working conditions. An agreement to get resident physicians back to work still has not been...