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Co-Chair

Kara Yates, RN

Medical FA3

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Co-Chair

Annika Hoogestraat, BSN, RN, CCRN, IBCLC

CICU and ECMO

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Secretary/Treasurer

Lindsey Kirsch, BA, BSN, RN, CPEN

Urgent Care

(206) 790-4096

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Grievance Officer

Sam Forte, BSN, RN

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Grievance Officer

AJ Nagal, BSN, RN

CCFP - Night Shift

(360) 670-0314

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Grievance Officer

Katie Podobnik, BSN, RN

Plastic Surgery

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Membership Officer

Therese Hill, BSN, RN

CCFP

(415) 271-0231

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Membership Officer

Emma Gordon, BSN, RN

Ambulatory - Orthopedics

(206) 992-3759

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Social Media Officer

Kelsey Gellner, BSN, RN

Urgent Care

(253) 279-8344

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Important Updates: Wage Rate Increases, Sick Leave Deposits, and Meal Break Waivers

Thank you to everyone who reached out to the Union with concerns about discrepancies between what our new contract provides and what the employer has communicated regarding wage rate increases and sick leave deposits. WSNA has been in direct communication with SCH leadership to get answers and resolve these issues. Here’s where things stand:

Wage Rate Increases

We have escalated the issue regarding the timing of your wage rate increases. It is clear under the contract that your new wage rates should be reflected in your February 20 paycheck. The employer has stated it would be March 6—this does not comply with our agreement. SCH leadership has committed to reviewing this discrepancy immediately and will follow up with WSNA. We are awaiting their response and will keep you updated.

Sick Leave Deposits

The employer has confirmed that sick leave hours have been deposited, but due to system delays in payroll processing, there is a lag in visibility. If you have specific questions, you can contact Lauren Snyder at Lauren.Sheesley@seattlechildrens.org for confirmation.

Hours will be visible in Workday starting February 16. In the meantime, you can still use the hours if needed—they are in the system, even if not yet visible in your bank.

Meal Break Waivers

New state law rules regarding waiving rest and meal breaks went into effect January 1, 2026. SCH has bargained with WSNA over a new waiver form that aligns with these updated requirements. When the new form is distributed, WSNA recommends you review and complete it to update your election.

  • The new form has been bargained with WSNA and includes your rights under the new rules.
  • The old form was not bargained.
  • If you complete the new form, it will replace your existing waiver.
  • If you do not complete the new form, your current waiver remains in place unless you revoke it.

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Questions? Contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org

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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