We’re pleased to share that WSNA nurses at Skagit Regional Health have reached a settlement resolving the Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) and related grievance. This outcome reflects the strength of nurses standing together to enforce our rights and improve our workplace.

A critical part of this result came from nurses who stepped forward providing statements, sharing their experiences, and speaking up when it mattered. That participation made a real impact. Because of this collective effort, the discipline involved with this case has been fully rescinded and removed from the nurse’s personnel record.

This settlement also requires management (including, chief nursing officer, and all nurse directors, managers and supervisors of WSNA bargaining unit nurses, and human resources representatives) to participate in mandatory training through the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), focused on working in a union environment and understanding unfair labor practices. WSNA representatives also have the option to attend this training. Additional training will address communication and working relationships in the original unit.

Importantly, the Employer has also agreed that it will not interfere with, restrain, or coerce nurses in the exercise of their collective bargaining rights. This is strong reinforcement to a key protection. Going forward this reminds and documents the clear expectation for how nurses must be treated when raising concerns or participating in union activity.

We expect this settlement and required training to lead to meaningful improvements in working conditions and the overall work environment at Skagit Regional Health. This is an important step toward accountability, respect, and safer, more collaborative workplaces. You can read a copy of the settlement here, if you have any questions please reach out to your nurse rep Robin rcully@wsna.org or one of the officers.

Thank you to every nurse who spoke up, supported one another, and helped make this outcome possible.

In solidarity,
Liz Rainaud, MSN, RNC-OB, C-OBE, C-EFM
Kyla Malean, RN, CNOR
Kim McCann, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Rachel Yates, RN
Mackenzie Anderson, RN
Crissi Franulovich, MSN, RN, CNOR

Robin Cully BSN, RN, CEN, WSNA Nurse Representative