Ruth Schubert, APR
Director of Marketing and Communications
Press releases and statements
WSNA staff contact
American Nurses Association alarmed by volume of abrupt changes at CDC
Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health.
Nurses at UW Medical Center – Northwest warn of staffing crisis
‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.
UW Medicine nurses to speak at Board of Regents Meeting July 9
The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.
Washington health groups sue to stop federal government’s deletion of vital health data and resources
The federal lawsuit aims to restore taxpayer-funded websites and databases relied on by health professionals, scientists, and researchers.
PeaceHealth nurses in Bellingham to vote on new tentative agreement May 22-23
Bargaining team members tell nurses to vote yes!
WSNA nurses supporting striking coworkers at PeaceHealth in Bellingham
Nurses are not on strike, but will hold info picket Thursday in solidarity.
PeaceHealth Southwest settles unfair labor practice charge for calling police on members
WSNA argued that the employer’s conduct unlawfully intimidated workers and interfered with their protected rights.
Nurses at PeaceHealth St. Joseph in Bellingham to picket April 29
The biggest issues are over health benefits, subpar wages, and a lack of respect.
WSNA’s unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth will get a hearing
“It’s important to WSNA that workers aren’t discouraged from exercising their protected rights because of unlawful threats or intimidation.”
Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS
We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.