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Compromised mattresses in hospitals pose potential biohazard risk to patients

Press release

At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.

November 7, 2022

Unions win order against MultiCare payroll deductions

Press release

This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.

November 1, 2022

What the end of Washington’s state of emergency means to you

With the Governor lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency on Oct. 31, many members are wondering what this means to them.

October 25, 2022

Q&A with Jacob Garcia

Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.

October 19, 2022

It takes a team

As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"

October 19, 2022

Tips for nurses to prepare for an active shooter

Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.

October 19, 2022

Supporting the retention of diverse nursing faculty in Washington state

Nursing faculty reflective of student diversity supports the success of historically under-represented persons entering the nursing workforce.

October 19, 2022

Understanding health literacy

Many times, when nurses hear about health literacy it is in the context of patient education or reading level. But is that all health literacy is about?

October 19, 2022

Too many cooks in the kitchen?

Nurses often work outside traditional hospital units and report to a variety of leaders.

October 19, 2022

Nurses by the numbers

The data shows there are enough registered nurses with active licenses in the state for the number of nursing jobs.

October 19, 2022

Meet the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare

Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.

October 19, 2022

Who are your nursing heroes?

Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!

October 18, 2022

My Membership Assembly adventure as a first-time attendee

I left the Assembly feeling inspired to continue the work of nurses who came before me and laid the groundwork to inspire, nurture, and elevate the next generation of nurse leaders.

October 18, 2022

Why did safe staffing fail in the legislature?

“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."

October 18, 2022

Registration for the 2023 Washington State Nurses Convention is now open!

Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.

October 17, 2022

Step up into a leadership role

Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.

October 12, 2022

Nurses at UW Medicine Montlake and Northwest win early surprise

Press release

Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.

October 6, 2022

Deafblind convention speaker wins book award

Elsa Sjunneson on a mission to end ableism.

September 21, 2022

Seattle Children’s nurses overwhelmingly ratify contract

Press release

Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.

August 29, 2022

Perspective from one of our own

WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization

July 27, 2022

Missed opportunity to invest in nurses at Seattle Children’s

CARES Act government relief helped hospital increase profits and build assets.

July 25, 2022

Racial Reckoning Statement issued by ANA

Statement

ANA seeks forgiveness “for named and unaccounted-for harms,” and issues a plan of action to promote diversity.

July 19, 2022

Statement on Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Statement

This decision has significant implications for women’s reproductive health and choice. The ruling leaves it up to each state to determine its own laws regarding abortion.

June 24, 2022

Join WSNA at Seattle Pride this Sunday

We will be marching with the labor contingent hosted by Pride at Work, which advocates for LGBTQ+ union members, other workers, and allies.

June 24, 2022