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MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21

Press release

Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.

June 20, 2023

Q&A with Tacoma General nurses Liana Delacorte and Matthew Dustin

Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.

May 15, 2023

Perspective from a nurse at Astria Toppenish

Astria Toppenish nurses fought for better wages but faced devastation as the hospital closed the Family Medical Center. Efforts continue to restore OB/GYN services for the community.

May 15, 2023

Capturing the magic of the Labor and Delivery Unit at Astria Toppenish

Astria Toppenish Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit closure highlights the dire state of healthcare, under served communities, and rising maternal mortality rates.

May 15, 2023

In the Frame: Toppenish

The Washington Nurse magazine showcases hospitals in the state and their communities. In this issue: Astria Toppenish Hospital.

May 15, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses rally for better staffing | ‘I have become mentally, emotionally, and morally exhausted.’

Nurses are being driven to the brink. They love their jobs. They love their colleagues and their patients. But they cannot take the escalating patient loads.

May 1, 2023

Safe nurse staffing bill officially signed into law

Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.

April 21, 2023

Meet the 2023 candidates for WSNA offices

WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.

April 14, 2023

Listen to WSNA nurses when they say SAFE STAFFING CAN'T WAIT

Six registered nurses who attended WSNA Lobby Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia shared stories and statements about about safe staffing in these short videos.

February 10, 2023

David Keepnews reappointed as a WSLC vice president

WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.

February 7, 2023

Behind the scenes at Seattle Children's bargaining

An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team

January 19, 2023

Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis

Press release

More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.

January 17, 2023

WSNA stands in support of NYSNA nurses on strike

WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.

January 11, 2023

WA healthcare workers take fight for safe staffing standards back to Olympia

Press release

Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.

January 5, 2023

2022 year in review

What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.

January 4, 2023

Happy holidays from WSNA

Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.

December 19, 2022

David Keepnews discusses how to fix the healthcare staffing shortage on AFT Union Talk podcast

WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.

December 12, 2022

We are heartbroken

Statement

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

AFT, America’s fastest-growing healthcare union, unveils report detailing troubling healthcare staffing crisis

Press release

Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.

November 17, 2022

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

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

Nurses feeling their power in several contract wins

United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.

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