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Public Health – Seattle & King County (supervisors)

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Vice Chair

Christopher Salatka

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Secretary/Treasurer

Anne Roberts

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Grievance Officer

Zerai Asgedom

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We are officially back at the table!

Yesterday, your WSNA bargaining team met with Management for bargaining session number one. We came prepared with proposals that were developed from:

  1. Your valuable input from the Negotiation Survey and independent feedback
  2. Outstanding items from our prior negotiations
  3. Issues that have resulted in grievances and/or arbitrations
  4. Opportunities to strengthen the contract

In addition to delivering proposals to Management, the teams engaged in meaningful discussion and planning for upcoming bargaining sessions.

Mark Your Calendars

There are 3 additional bargaining dates that have been scheduled. We return to the table (virtual and in-person) on March 26, April 11 and April 23. Please keep an eye out for important updates and let us know if you are interested in observing.

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Call to Action

  • Stay informed - Read all WSNA communications and status updates from the Employer
  • Engage & Participate – Watch for important updates on how to support your Bargaining Team and fight for a Fair Contract
  • Join the monthly virtual Lunch & Learn – Next meeting March 5 at 12:05 pm – 12:55 pm
  • Provide Input/Feedback to your Bargaining Team
  • Follow on social media platforms
  • Make sure you check out your WSNA webpage: https://www.wsna.org/union/seattle-king-county-health-dept-supervisors

In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Team
Nicole Klein, Local Unit Chair
Christopher Salatka, Local Unit Vice-Chair
Annie Roberts, Local Unit Secretary/Treasurer
Zerai Asgedom, Local Unit Grievance Officer
 
Questions? Contact your Bargaining Team Members or WSNA Nurse Representative Linda Burbank 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