Ruth Schubert, APR
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Keepnews elected as an AFT vice-president
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews has been elected as a vice-president of AFT.
WSNA statement on shooting at Trump rally
WSNA takes a stand against political violence in any circumstance.
Skagit nurses demand equitable pay at hospital board meeting
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.
Nurses at St. Joseph’s in Tacoma celebrating Juneteenth by taking action
They will be collecting signatures for hospital to recognize Juneteenth and to preserve nurse-centered Racial Justice Task Force
WSNA statement on the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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.
WSNA wins strong tentative agreement at PeaceHealth Southwest
Wages, illness banks, increased premiums among significant gains
WSNA files unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth Southwest after 14 bargaining sessions
One issue – Management’s refusal to negotiate fair wages for home health and hospice nurses
Massive picket in Vancouver by PeaceHealth SW nurses
Nurses get support from local officials, labor leaders, the community
Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver to picket April 18
The 1,465 nurses are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association
Nurses at PeaceHealth SW in Vancouver drop notice to picket April 18
Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs