WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Hundreds of George Washington University doctors could soon go on strike. They're demanding better pay and mental health benefits. Ninety-eight percent of the union with nearly 500 doctors across several area hospitals voted to authorize a strike. Resident physicians and fellows said negotiations have stalled and accused George Washington University of not bargaining in good faith. Union hotel workers rally for higher wages in Arlington A university spokesperson said they've made significant progress since October 2023 and they are committed to good-faith negotiations. "What do we want? A fair contract. When do we want it? Now," a crowd of doctors chanted Tuesday night. Negotiations have been going on for more than a year. "We have been pushed to our breaking points," said Dr. Neha Gupta, resident physician in emergency medicine. Gupta said negotiations have stalled. "It does feel like we are going in circles, and we constantly keep bringing things to the table …basic things that we need, like adequate pay, mental health coverage," Gupta said. Amazon worker strike: 5 things to know The resident physician said some residents make $15 an hour. "Fifteen dollars an hour is not enough when we are trained physicians who are making life and death decisions and working 80-hour work weeks and coming home and dealing with a lot of the deaths that we see every single day," Gupta said. Doctors said they're dealing with rampant burnout and a crisis of resident physician suicide. "We deserve a fair contract and a living wage. But at the end of it, it's it's not about us. It's about our patients," said Dr. Jason Robart, anesthesiology resident. "If we can take better care of ourselves, we can take better care of our patients." University spokesperson Shannon McClendon said the union and university have already reached a tentative agreement on approximately 24 contract provisions since the fall of 2023. "The university understands and acknowledges the importance of the remaining unresolved issues, including benefits, compensation and access to mental health services. The good faith negotiations that have been underway and will go forward include a range of new enhancements that are responsive to union concerns," McClendon said. "The university tracks the progress of negotiations and keeps the community up-to-date via a public website." US Capitol Christmas Tree lit ahead of the holiday McClendon said the university is and has always been "sensitive to the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals." "It provides residents with a robust suite of related benefits, including leave programs," McClendon said. "Many residents have taken advantage of these services, and the university continues to encourage all residents to use the available offerings. " If the union isn't satisfied with how negotiations move forward, a strike could start in two weeks.