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UVM Residents Win Historic Contract | Montpelier News
Resident physicians at UVM Medical Center just won a landmark contract—unanimously approved, with a 10.25% pay raise over three years, better benefits, and a plan to phase out brutal 24-hour shifts. The deal, effective June 10th, signals a major victory after months of negotiation and could set a precedent for other hospital staff. Hospital CEO Dr. Steve Leffler says ending marathon shifts will improve patient care and learning. Meanwhile, nurses and support staff are in active talks, pushing for pay hikes and protections amid recent layoffs of 142 employees—despite hospital leadership…
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