Washington State Nurses Association

Juneteenth 2026: Dignity is Our Vital Sign

Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.

You didn't win, and now, I finally get to tell my story

In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.

Kadlec settles unfair labor practice charge

Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board accused Kadlec of violating federal labor law by interfering with nurses’ protected union rights and discriminating against employees because of union activity.

ANA and 9 nursing organizations sue federal government over loan limits

Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1

WSNA endorses April Sims and Cherika Carter for the WA State Labor Council

Juneteenth 2026: Dignity is Our Vital Sign

Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.

You didn't win, and now, I finally get to tell my story

In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.

Kadlec settles unfair labor practice charge

ANA and 9 nursing organizations sue federal government over loan limits

Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1

WSNA endorses April Sims and Cherika Carter for the WA State Labor Council

Juneteenth 2026: Dignity is Our Vital Sign

Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.

You didn't win, and now, I finally get to tell my story

In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.

Kadlec settles unfair labor practice charge

ANA and 9 nursing organizations sue federal government over loan limits

Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1

WSNA endorses April Sims and Cherika Carter for the WA State Labor Council

Juneteenth 2026: Dignity is Our Vital Sign

Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.

You didn't win, and now, I finally get to tell my story

In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.

Kadlec settles unfair labor practice charge

ANA and 9 nursing organizations sue federal government over loan limits

Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1

WSNA endorses April Sims and Cherika Carter for the WA State Labor Council

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The Washington State Nurses Association is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.

WSNA provides representation, education, and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA is affiliated with AFT Healthcare and the American Nurses Association.

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Find resources and information on how the safe staffing law is being put into action to elevate nurse staffing standards and ensure patient safety across Washington state.

AFT's 'Code Red' campaign tackles the crisis of understaffing and compromised care in hospitals, aiming to secure safe patient limits and enhance healthcare quality.

Grow the voice of nurses in Olympia by helping elect candidates who truly support nurses. The stronger WSNA PAC is, the more leverage we have in who represents us in the state legislature.

WSNA is hiring: Strategic Researcher, Nursing Practice Quality and Safety Program Manager, and Nurse Representatives in Eastern Washington, Southwest Washington, and Western Washington

Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care

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MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately

June 23, 2026

Seattle Children’s loses appeal of $21M jury verdict in racial discrimination case

The Washington appellate court upheld the jury award in Dr. Ben Danielson’s hostile work environment lawsuit.

June 12, 2026

WSNA PAC interviews dozens of state candidates for endorsement in 2026

The primary election is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3. An endorsement by nurses goes a long way with voters. Find out how your legislator voted on nursing issues and see the running list of WSNA PAC endorsements.

June 12, 2026

Lessons learned from the AI summit

WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.

June 11, 2026