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Elisha Knight

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Suzette Marengo, RN

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We have a RATIFIED Contract

The nurses have spoken! You overwhelmingly voted ‘YES’ to ratify a new contract after 6 months of bargaining. The contract goes into effect on February 27, 2026, and continues through October 21, 2028.

Fresenius pushed back, and we were up against what UFCW had agreed to, including the same wage increases. Nurses will see a 3% wage increase in the second pay period from today. Unfortunately, the employer did not agree with annual increases to continue the date of expiration in October. Staff will see increases annually on February 27, 2027 (2.5%) and February 27, 2028 (2%).

The team was able to secure a Ratification Bonus for ALL nurses of $1500, which will be distributed when your increases take effect.

In a historical moment with Fresenius, the team was able to get a per diem premium. This will ensure that all nurses who work at a represented facility and are per diem will receive 7% pay in lieu of benefits premium. Your team pushed to make that happen.

We would also like to thank Janet Stewart, the nurse representative, who brought the team together and pushed for these benefits.

Level up new

WSNA Leadership Conference 

Date: April 26-April 28 at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

The Labor Executive Committee is offering bargaining units with less than 150 members, two free sponsorships which includes registration and lodging! Let Nurse Rep Stephenie Troftgruben know if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

YOU ARE WSNA!

In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Team
Elisha Knight, Suzette Marengo, Mia Guilder, Faith Bunac and Benica Diah Castilla.
WSNA Nurse Rep Stephenie Troftgruben (Stroftgruben@wsna.org)

Previous updates

WSNA union news

Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.

February 17, 2026

Big contract wins for Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU nurses

Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.

February 17, 2026

Selection process for WSNA’s next Executive Director

The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.

February 16, 2026

Resources and tools

Document unsafe conditions

If you find yourself in a situation that you believe creates unsafe conditions for patients or for you, you should complete a Staffing Complaint / ADO Form as soon as possible.

By completing the form, you will help make the problem known to management, creating an opportunity for the problem to be addressed. Additionally, you will be documenting the facts, which may be helpful to you later if there is a negative outcome.

WSNA also uses your ADO forms to track the problems occurring in your facility. When you and your coworkers take the important step of filling out an ADO form, you are helping to identify whether there is a pattern of unsafe conditions for you or your patients at your facilities. This information is used by your conference committee, staffing committee, and WSNA labor staff to improve your working conditions.

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Representation rights

As a union member, you have the right to have a representative present in any meetings with management that could potentially lead to disciplinary action against you.

If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:

If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.

Find out more about this crucial right and how to exercise it to ensure your fair treatment and protection.

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Continuing education offerings

Enhance your professional competency with WSNA's free online courses.

Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.

Visit cne.wsna.org