Yesterday we met with a Federal Mediator for the first time. While we can’t share specifics about proposals and discussions passed for the first time during mediation, we can share that we had some good discussions and continued to make slow progress. “Work on day off” continues to be a hot topic of conversation. Use this link to a survey that we are conducting related to “work on day off.” We need to know how important that provision of the contract is to you, as it’s one of the major issues standing in the way of a deal.

We meet with management and the federal mediator again on Monday and will work hard to get an agreement that you will all vote YES on. However, we won’t accept a subpar tentative agreement just for the sake of getting a deal. If we don’t come to an agreement on Monday, expect to see pledges to picket begin to circulate as soon as Tuesday and plan on participating in an informational picket in the weeks to follow. Management continues to insist that they too want a deal on a contract prior to the expiration of our contract, so we hope to get to the finish line next week.

Did you know that the law restricts when mandatory OT may be used including mandatory call back that triggers OT?

We have a limited supply of lawn signs and window signs!

We have a limited number of negotiation-related yard and window signs available! Priority will be given to nurses who live near the hospital and major thorough fares. Contact WSNA Co-Chair Elena Brent at elenab.wsna@gmail.com if you would like a sign.

Join us next Wednesday for updates, next steps, and more! 

Your bargaining team is hosting virtual union meetings on Wednesdays from 1800-1900 to give updates on negotiations, hear comments and answer questions! This meeting has become affectionately known as “The John Talk.” Join us to learn more about how to effectively show your solidarity!

Meeting ID: 274 118 271 812  Passcode: fZfkNG
Dial in by phone
(888) 313-0615; 289735222#

Keep wearing your WSNA gear on negotiation days and Fridays to show your support for a fair contract!

Our last scheduled bargaining session is set for September 23!

Stay up to date on contract negotiations by following @wsna_stjn on Instagram! We are posting unique content there. Visit www.wsna.org/union/peacehealth-st-johns-medical-center for the latest updates as well.

Be an activist. Contact our Organizer Sammy Scholl for more ways to be involved. Cell: 425-606-7036, sscholl@wsna.org.

Contact membership@wsna.org if you are not getting emails from WSNA. Also, please remember to check your junk mail!

In Solidarity,
WSNA Co-Chair Kathy Arnesen, Surgical; WSNA Co-Chair Elena Brent, Quality Coordination; Secretary/Treasurer Karla Fowler, ICU; Grievance Officer Sharla Hixon, Cath Lab; Grievance Officer Jennifer Buckhalter, Outpatient Oncology; Jon Olson, ED; Samantha Tow, PACU; Lindsay Green, Medical Unit; Christina Jurado, Cardiology

Please contact WSNA Nurse Rep Travis Elmore Nelson at telmore@wsna.org or 206-575-7979 ext. 3117 with questions or to find out what you can do to get a fair contract.