WSNA takes a stand against political violence in any circumstance.

After 5 months of contract negotiations, the nurses at Skagit Valley Hospital spoke at the Board of Commissioners meeting and delivered a letter demanding fair and equitable pay.

They will be collecting signatures for hospital to recognize Juneteenth and to preserve nurse-centered Racial Justice Task Force

WSNA adds our voice to the many civil organizations and labor unions in the U.S. and worldwide calling for an immediate ceasefire, access to humanitarian aid, release of all hostages, and a negotiated peace.

Wages, illness banks, increased premiums among significant gains

One issue – Management’s refusal to negotiate fair wages for home health and hospice nurses

Nurses get support from local officials, labor leaders, the community

The 1,465 nurses are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association

Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs

WSNA and ANA will continue to promote strategies to reduce and address violence against nurses.