How are dues rates determined?
Each year a survey is done of the base pay rate for RN's at every facility represented by WSNA for collective bargaining. These figures are then put in a formula which determines the annual
WSNA dues.
What components make up WSNA dues?
Your annual dues payments are made up of three parts:
- ANA
- WSNA, and
- DNA (district dues)
Why are my annual dues different than my colleague's who lives in another county?
WSNA Districts are determined by county boundaries. Each district has the
authority to set their own dues rates and WSNA then acts as the agent that collects
the dues on their behalf.
What are my dues payment options?
Dues can be remitted to WSNA in one of four ways:
- Payroll Deduction - Monthly
- Electronic Funds Transfer - Monthly
- Installment - Three payments per year
- Annual - One payment per year
Are dues discounted for part-time / per diem nurses?
Yes. We have several dues categories:
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Category A:
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Nurses working in a WSNA-represented bargaining unit
for an average of 80 hours or more per month
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Category B:
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Nurses working in a WSNA-represented bargaining unit
for an average of between 40 and 80 hours per month
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Category C:
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Nurses working in a WSNA-represented bargaining unit
for an average of less than 40 hours per month
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Category D:
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New Graduate Nurses employed in a WSNA-represented bargaining unit
(first year of membership only)
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Category E:
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Nurses who are age 62+ and are either:
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not employed
- totally disabled
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Category F:
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Nurses who are:
- Employed, but NOT in a WSNA-represented bargaining unit
- Unemployed
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Category R:
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New Graduate Nurse who are employed, but NOT WSNA-represented bargaining unit (first year of membership only)
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Is there a discounted rate for new graduates?
Yes. New graduates are eligible for discounted rates if they become a WSNA member within
six months of graduation. They can then remain in their discount category for twelve
months, after which time they are then subject to a rate corresponding to the amount
of hours they work on a monthly basis.
