March 11, 2025
March 4, 2025
His primary scholarship interests are in addressing the root causes of health inequity and disparities, building community leadership capacity, and using community-based participatory approaches that focus on equitable partnerships between communities and health systems.
April 13, 2023
His research focused on occupational health disparities, examining how employment opportunities, job conditions, and work organization contribute to chronic stress and work-related injury and illness — particularly for immigrants and workers of color.
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
February 7, 2023
We have to keep saying it: Black lives matter.
February 3, 2023
The profession of nursing is magical and challenging. I do not want people to exploit and take our nurses for granted.
January 19, 2023
An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
January 17, 2023
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
January 5, 2023
What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.
January 4, 2023
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
December 19, 2022
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
December 6, 2022
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
December 3, 2022
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
November 17, 2022
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
November 7, 2022
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
November 1, 2022
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
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
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
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.
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
October 17, 2022
Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.
October 12, 2022
Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
October 6, 2022
