New Baylor Plan MOU

WSNA and VM have reached agreement on a new Baylor Plan MOU. For those not familiar with the these types of plans, nurses typically work only weekend shifts however they are paid as if they were working full-time. This is generally utilized to help with weekend coverage. These will be posted positions and it is VM’s discretion to utilize these positions in a department.

WSNA Leadership Conference scholarship opportunities

Don’t miss WSNA’s labor training event at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan April 24 – 26!

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 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.

We are sponsoring 3 fully paid scholarships including tuition, room and mileage. You may be asked to share a hotel room. You must be a WSNA member to receive a scholarship. Scholarships will be on a first come, first served basis and you will need to be sure to arrange for the time off.

For more information, see
https://www.wsna.org/calendar/union-leadership-conference/

If you would like to take sign up for one of these scholarships, please contact your nurse rep, Sara Frey sfrey@wsna.org. Of course, we encourage everyone to attend this valuable conference.

**Please note this is an in-person event and WSNA will be carefully monitoring the current COVID situation and may have to make adjustments.

Kronos update

WSNA was notified by Virginia Mason that they “are very pleased to report that effective Thursday, March 3, all remaining money owed to team members will be paid via direct deposit or paper check mailed to your home address if you are not enrolled in direct deposit. This will appear as three separate paychecks, one for each pay period reconciled.”

Please carefully check your records and the amounts you have been paid for any errors. You can contact WSNA if you need assistance.

In solidarity,
your local unit officers:
Jane Hill-Littlejohn – Chair, Arlene Alba – Secretary, Susan L. Dunn – Grievance officer