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Seattle Children’s nurses overwhelmingly ratify contract

Press release

Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.

August 29, 2022

Registered nurses at Astria Toppenish get record-setting raises

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

Nurses picket gets lots of media coverage

Seattle Children’s nurses took to the streets on Aug. 9 to show their frustration over stalled talks.

August 12, 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

Pay raises make sense at Seattle Children’s

Retaining nurses through meaningful wage increases makes more financial sense than paying travel nurse wages and offering hiring bonuses.

June 28, 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

WSNA makes impact at ANA Membership Assembly

Thirteen WSNA voting delegates attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 10 and 11.

June 13, 2022

Man on a mission: Meet WSNA member Josh Chatman

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 responds to Uvalde Texas elementary school shooting and recent gun violence: There simply are no words

Statement

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

David Keepnews sworn in to WSLC Executive Board

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

WSNA votes on endorsements at WSLC COPE Convention

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.

May 24, 2022

Oregon and Washington nurses associations’ joint statement on access to reproductive health

Press release Statement

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

Nurses Month 2022 - You deserve more than "thanks"

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

Nurses in the lead

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

2022 Union Leadership Conference

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 announces appointment of Katharine Weiss as Director of Government Affairs

WSNA is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Weiss, MPA as WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs.

April 15, 2022

Joint statement on the conviction of RaDonda Vaught

Press release Statement

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

2022 Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame gala

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

Unions file for temporary restraining order against MultiCare

Press release

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

Statement from safe staffing coalition on HB 1868

Press release Statement

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

Anne Tan Piazza to take on new role as Executive Director of Oregon Nurses Association

Senior leader accepts new position after nearly 25 years at the Washington State Nurses Association.

February 28, 2022