The University of Maryland Resident and Fellow Alliance (UMRFA) unanimously voted to ratify its first-ever union contract with the University of Maryland Medical Center.

The union’s first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) includes a 20% salary increase over the next three years, an additional week of vacation time and major improvements to quality of life.

“This is a historic achievement that reflects the strength, solidarity, and perseverance of our resident and fellow physicians. We all came to train at UMMC to grow as physicians and to serve the Baltimore community with the highest level of care and compassion,” said UMRFA Bargaining Chair Dr. Lo Tamburro in a statement.

UMRFA, which represents over 900 resident and fellow physicians at UMMC, announced on Instagram Thursday

See Full Page