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Gwen S. Parrick, BSN, RN

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Laura Black, RN

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WSNA bargaining update – First day of bargaining for your next contract!

We, your WSNA bargaining team, met with management on Monday, February 24. We passed our first proposal to management including:

  • wages that are competitive with north Sound area hospitals that will help recruit and retain great nurses and provide a fair living wage. To that end, we have proposed 15% year one, 10% the second year and 5% the third year.
  • other economic proposals such as double-time additions, shift differential increases, charge nurse premium increases, and a premium for when a nurse is working while staffed below the staffing plan requirement.
  • a proposal to eliminate the 3-day waiting period to access EIB.
  • proposals around staffing.
  • We will also be proposing language with improvements to health insurance benefits.

Next bargaining dates

We are disappointed the hospital is not available to meet again for close to a month. We have offered additional dates in an effort to meet sooner and are awaiting their response.

How can you support your team?  Please join us at our next bargaining sessions (date TBD). The next sessions will be held virtually, and all are invited to attend to observe. We expect to hear management’s response to our proposal at the next session. Watch for further information about dates and to receive a link to the session.

In solidarity, Your bargaining team,
Luka Cobb - lukamackay@gmail.com
Gwen Parrick - rsgsparr@whidbey.com
Laura Black - tomnlaura@hotmail.com
Ann Bell - anniebell66@gmail.com
Bonnie Brady - bonnielea@gmail.com
Jeannie Sandahl -  sandahlzoo@gmail.com

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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