What Do We Want? A FAIR CONTRACT! When Do We Want it? NOW!
Posted Apr 22, 2024
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Last Thursday hundreds of nurses, union members, lawmakers, community leaders and even the mayor, all turned out on the picket line to show support for our fight for a fair contract! We had an amazing, energetic, and inspiring show of solidarity and power.
In addition to a diverse turnout, Portland area media has also taken an interest in our fight for a fair contract! Check out the links below to read and view some of the recent media coverage.
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We are back at the bargaining table tomorrow. This will be the first time that we will be meeting with a federal mediator. Unfortunately, observers are not allowed in Federal mediation. So, do not plan on attending tomorrow. That said, we will be bargaining on May 15 without a mediator. WSNA members are welcome to attend that bargaining session. To observe the bargaining session on May 15, 2024 Email sscholl@wsna.org to RSVP.
Sip and Chat Tomorrow!
Join bargaining team members tomorrow from 1800-1930 for next “Sip and Chat” meeting. “Sip and Chats” occur every Tuesday from 1800-1930 while we are in negotiations. Click the link to join via Microsoft Teams or call in (206) 485-2614; Passcode: 864004705# to join.
Follow us on Instagram for the latest from your bargaining team … https://www.instagram.com/phsw_nurses?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==.
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Team
WSNA Co-Chair Didi Gray, Family Birth; WSNA Co-Chair Dawn Marick, Resource team; Secretary/Treasurer Duncan Camacho, ICU; Grievance Officer Erin Irwin, CVICU; Member at Large Talitha Wilson, ED; Dillon LeSieur, RRT/Critical Care; Dustin Weddle, ED; Jeryl Anderson, Case Management; Brooke Churchman, Home Hospice; Samantha Golden, IMCU; Joan Ngarachu, PACU; Toutu Rekucki, Cardiology
Please contact WSNA Nurse Rep Travis Elmore Nelson at telmore@wsna.org or 206-575-7979 ext. 3117 with questions or to find out what you can do to get a fair contract.