The companion MOU is on it's way and will be posted once it is received.

Labor Management meeting update

Today, during our monthly Labor Management Meeting, we discussed the following issues.

Current IV equipment

We've had numerous concerns regarding the current IV kits. There have been issues with them falling out, being flimsy and difficult to insert. We are asking nurses to fill out a Safe to Share form each time you have an issue with the IVs. If you have problems during a code or a rapid response, please call for a safety stop. We need to provide documentation of the issues you are having. Management has listened to our concerns and told us they are looking into it. With that said, documentation is imperative.

LC/MLC electronic form

New electronic LC/MLC forms will be rolled out soon. You should be getting communication from management regarding the process.

COVID EIB use

If you test positive for COVID, you should use EIB directly, not PTO. Testing kits can be obtained from employee health . you may need up to three negative COVID-19 test prior returning to work.

WSNA Lobby Day in Olympia will be January 24, 2024
Registration now open!

WSNA's annual Lobby Day event in Olympia will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Registration is required to attend and is now open! This event is for WSNA members only and registration will close by midnight on December 29. If you know you would like to attend WSNA Lobby Day don't wait! Register now to save your place and keep in communication with us as details are formed leading up to this very important day to talk to legislators’ face to face about the issues impacting nurses and labor.

With a short legislative session ahead of just 60 days, a lot will need to be accomplished in that amount of time. WSNA is still developing our legislative agenda for the 2024 session. You can find information on how that agenda is formed here on our website.

Stay tuned for more information on WSNA Lobby Day and the 2024 WSNA legislative agenda over the coming weeks leading up to the start of session on Monday, January 8. For questions, please contact Jessica Hauffe, Political Advocacy Manager, at jhauffe@wsna.org.  

Champions of Change – 2024 Union Leadership Conference

Don’t miss WSNA’s labor training event at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan April 28-30

Join nurses from around the state as we convene to build stronger local units, become more effective leaders, learn more about the national and state labor scenes, celebrate our successes, and strategize for what’s coming next.

If you are a local unit officer, conference committee member, staffing committee member, safety committee member, unit rep/liaison or a member in one of WSNA’s local units who is interested in advocating for nurses and becoming more involved in your union, this conference is for you. Visit wsna.org/leadership to find out more!

Questions? Contact Carmen Garrison, WSNA Resource Nurse Representative at 206-491-9424 or cgarrison@wsna.org if you have questions.