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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

David Keepnews, WSNA executive director, featured on RN Mentor podcast

Listen to David discuss his path to WSNA and current issues in nursing like safe staffing in this hourlong conversation.

February 11, 2022

Announcing the 2022 inductees into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame

On March 17, WSNA will add a new class of leaders to the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame — our highest honor.

February 3, 2022

Meet David Keepnews

David Keepnews has a long track record and distinguished career as a nurse, labor proponent, professor, policy specialist and advocate for our practice. He joins WSNA at a critical time for our members, our union and our profession. David is already bringing his experience, skills and passion to the job.

January 17, 2022

Symptomatic health care workers must not be forced to work

Press release Statement

We call on employers to clarify their policies, and we call on the state to ensure workers cannot be forced to return while sick, or disciplined for refusing to work while symptomatic with COVID.

January 14, 2022

In memoriam: Martha Galvez

Martha Alicia Cortés Galvez passed away peacefully at home the morning of Jan. 8, 2022, just in time to see her final sunrise, her favorite time of day. A loving mother, wife and friend, she left behind a legacy of compassion and strength.

January 12, 2022

Support each other, learn from each other, build each other up

"I became a nurse in 1994 — I feel very fortunate to have had such a rewarding career as a nurse and union member for the last 27 years. I feel nursing is a calling and vocation and not just a job."

January 11, 2022

In memoriam: Dr. Joyce Valborg Zerwekh

Dr. Joyce Valborg Zerwekh passed away on Dec. 20. She taught many students over the years at the University of Washington, Seattle University, Pacific Lutheran University, and helped found Hospice of Seattle.

January 7, 2022

Healthcare workers launch campaign for safe staffing legislation

Press release

Today a coalition of healthcare workers launched the WA Safe + Healthy campaign calling on Washington legislators to pass safe staffing standards that protect healthcare workers from dangerously high patient loads.

December 13, 2021

Nurses at St. Joe’s Tacoma Launch Strike Petition

Press release

Following the 11th bargaining session with St. Joseph’s Medical Center, nurses represented by the Washington State Nurses Association are launching a strike petition, the first step towards a potential strike if a contract cannot be reached.

November 18, 2021

Washington State Nurses Association supports Kaiser strikers

Press release

WSNA stands with 32,000 nurses and health professionals including members of our AFT-affiliated nurses at Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals who intend to begin their strike at Kaiser Permanente locations in Washington, Oregon and California starting November 15.

November 10, 2021

Nurses and community picket for nurse and patient safety at St. Joe’s Tacoma

Press release

Hundreds of nurses, patients and community leaders gathered outside St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma on Nov. 3 to demand the hospital improve conditions so nurses can provide safe, high-quality care to every patient.

November 3, 2021

Washington state health care workers call on hospitals to mitigate the staffing crisis

Press release

Nurses and other frontline workers are calling on hospitals to use the tools and resources they have available to finally begin mitigating this crisis for workers and patients.

October 19, 2021

Passing the baton

Thank you to the nurses who ran for office in the 2021 WSNA election — leaders like YOU are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront of WSNA. Thanks, also, to all of you who exercised your right to vote in the election.

September 15, 2021

Meet the 2021 WSNF scholarship recipients

The Washington State Nurses Foundation (WSNF) is pleased to announce the recipients of academic scholarships for the 2021-22 year.

September 15, 2021

Congratulations to the 2021 WSNA Recognition Award winners

We are proud to recognize and applaud these outstanding WSNA members with 2021 WSNA Recognition Awards. These outstanding nurses were nominated by you, their colleagues, for making Washington a healthier place.

September 15, 2021

Election results for 2021 – 2023 biennium

Congrat­u­la­tions to these WSNA members elected by their peers to serve in positions of leader­ship during our 2021 – 2023 biennium!

September 15, 2021

Union statement on vaccination requirement for health care workers

Press release Statement

As unions repre­senting nurses and health care workers in Washington state, WSNA, SEIU Health­care 1199NW and UFCW21 support science-based public health direc­tives on COVID-19 vacci­na­tion require­ments for front­line health care workers, with medical and religious exemp­tions.

August 9, 2021