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Kathy Arnesen
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Latest update
PeaceHealth St. John weekend bonus update
Posted Feb 7, 2025
On Feb 6, your local unit officers met with management to discuss the recent weekend bonus communication which was put out by St. John’s. It was found that there were some areas in management’s communication that were not consistent with the contract, and unfortunately, it communicated a different approach to the application of the how the language actually applies. While informal communications are not enforceable documents, in partnership, both parties met and agreed we want contract to be upheld and honored. So as a result, management has agreed to issue a new communication to the nurses so the messaging is consistent with the collective bargaining agreement.
What do you need to do?
If you have been impacted as a result of this discrepancy, and lost pay, we ask you submit a PPA (Payroll Period Adjustment) form right away. This is the preferred route for nurses to receive any lost wages. If for some reason, you still need help obtaining your lost wages, don’t hesitate to reach out to a local unit officer, or your Nurse Representative and we will assist you in getting it corrected.
If you have any questions, please contact your nurse representative Jaclyn Smedley, BSN, RN at Jsmedley@wsna.org.
Previous updates
PeaceHealth St. John WSNA Updates!
Jan 17, 2025
It's Time to Elect New Officers!
Dec 18, 2024
It’s time for nominations for WSNA Local Unit Officers here at PeaceHealth St. John
Oct 25, 2024
We have a new CONTRACT!
Oct 09, 2024
Review our Tentative Agreement Redline Before the Ratification Vote on 10/8!
Oct 01, 2024
We Have a Deal! Ratification Vote Tuesday 10/8 at PH St. John Medical Center
Sep 24, 2024
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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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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.
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