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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

Q&A with Jacob Garcia

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

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

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

My Membership Assembly adventure as a first-time attendee

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.

October 18, 2022

Registration for the 2023 Washington State Nurses Convention is now open!

Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.

October 17, 2022

Step up into a leadership role

Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.

October 12, 2022

Nurses at UW Medicine Montlake and Northwest win early surprise

Press release

Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.

October 6, 2022

Deafblind convention speaker wins book award

Elsa Sjunneson on a mission to end ableism.

September 21, 2022

Seattle Children’s nurses overwhelmingly ratify contract

Press release

Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.

August 29, 2022

Perspective from one of our own

WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization

July 27, 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

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

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

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

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