March 31, 2025
March 21, 2025
Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
August 29, 2022
The hospital signed a contract with its nurses making them among the highest paid in Eastern Washington. “This contract raises everyone up."
August 26, 2022
Seattle Children’s nurses took to the streets on Aug. 9 to show their frustration over stalled talks.
August 12, 2022
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
July 27, 2022
CARES Act government relief helped hospital increase profits and build assets.
July 25, 2022
ANA seeks forgiveness “for named and unaccounted-for harms,” and issues a plan of action to promote diversity.
July 19, 2022
Retaining nurses through meaningful wage increases makes more financial sense than paying travel nurse wages and offering hiring bonuses.
June 28, 2022
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
We will be marching with the labor contingent hosted by Pride at Work, which advocates for LGBTQ+ union members, other workers, and allies.
Thirteen WSNA voting delegates attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 10 and 11.
June 13, 2022
WSNA spoke to member Josh Chatman to learn more about what it’s like to be a nurse on the front lines.
June 6, 2022
ANA stands in solidarity with the individuals, families and communities impacted and calls for meaningful action now to address this tragic, ever-growing epidemic of gun violence.
May 25, 2022
On Friday, May 20, WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, was sworn in as a vice-president of the Washington State Labor Council Executive Board.
May 24, 2022
The Washington State Nurses Association was well represented at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO’s 2022 Committee on Political Education (COPE) Endorsing Convention on Saturday, May 21.
ONA and WSNA stand firm in our resolve that all people deserve access to health care services, when and where they need it, without financial hardship.
May 10, 2022
You make a difference. Every day. You deserve more than just “thank you.” As the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington, WSNA is working to show our appreciation throughout the year.
May 1, 2022
The Union Leadership Awards recognize those who have stepped forward and led the way over the past year — or, in some cases, the past several decades.
April 29, 2022
Attendees connected with other WSNA leaders around the state, learned about current issues facing unions and nursing practice, and engaged in group workshops.
April 27, 2022
WSNA is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Weiss, MPA as WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs.
April 15, 2022
Focusing on blame and punishment solves nothing. It can only discourage reporting and drive errors underground. It not only undermines patient safety; it fosters an environment of fear and lack of respect for health care workers.
April 8, 2022
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, WSNA honored the dedication and achievement of six Washington RNs who have changed the practice, research, educational opportunities and governing policies of nursing in our state.
March 18, 2022
WSNA, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and UFCW 3000 filed for a Temporary Restraining Order to prevent MultiCare Health System from garnishing wages without employees’ consent.
March 15, 2022
Today the WA Safe + Healthy coalition released a joint statement on the state Senate failing to pass safe staffing standards for healthcare workers.
March 8, 2022
Senior leader accepts new position after nearly 25 years at the Washington State Nurses Association.
February 28, 2022
