Registered Nurses at UW Medical Center Reach Tentative Agreement With Hospital That Maintains Patient Safety
In mediation session that lasted well into the night, Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 1,200 nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), reached a tentative agreement with hospital administration.
10/3/2008
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Registered Nurses at UW Medical Center Hold Candlelight Vigil to Highlight Concerns for Quality and Safe Patient Care
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 1,200 nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), held a candlelight vigil to demonstrate the nurses’ concerns for safe patient care over stalled contract negotiations.
9/14/2008
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Registered Nurses at UW Medical Center Picket to Demand Fair Contract for Quality and Safe Patient Care
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 1,200 nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) took to the streets outside the Hospital to voice their concerns for safe patient care as contract negotiations have stalled with mediation pending.
9/2/2008
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Washington State Legislature Passes First-in-the-Nation Ban on Toxic Flame Retardants
Measure Passes Senate 41 to 8, Goes to Governor for Signature
4/3/2007
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Nurses Echo Concerns of Inmate Health Care in King County Jails Due to Inadequate Nurse Staffing
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 350 nurses in the Seattle King County Public Health District including approximately 80 registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN) in King County jails, expressed serious concerns about the health care provided to inmates in jails due to a significant shortage of nursing staff.
12/11/2006
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Patient Care Jeopardized with Decision by NLRB to Deny Union Rights to Nurses
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s ruling of the case -- Oakwood Healthcare
Inc. -- will compromise quality patient care by reclassifying some registered nurses as supervisors.
10/16/2006
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Victory for Nurses in Rest Break Arbitration Decision Against Sacred Heart Medical Center
The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), who represents nearly 1300 registered nurses at Sacred Heart Medical Center (SHMC), won an arbitration decision against SHMC for not providing 15 minute rest breaks for the nurses. The collective bargaining agreement clearly provides for 15 minutes of rest every four hours. Due to the recent restructure and inadequate staffing at SHMC, the nurses have not been getting their rest breaks.
6/1/2006
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Nurses Prevail - Virginia Mason Hospital Charged with Unfair Labor Practice by the National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) agreed with the Washington State Nurses Association and issued a complaint and notice of hearing to the Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) for engaging in unfair labor practices against the registered nurses.
5/1/2006
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Nurses Celebrate Passage of Legislation to Prevent and Reduce Musculoskeletal Injuries in Hospital
The Washington State Legislature today passed legislation (House Bill 1672) to promote safe patient handling and prevent workplace injuries amongst registered nurses and health care workers.
3/7/2006
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ANA Protests Narrow Focus of Bush's Health Care Proposals, Calls for Comprehensive Health Care Reform
Association also urges Congress not to slash Medicaid funding
2/1/2006
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Nurses Charge Virginia Mason for Retaliation Against Nurses for Exercising Their Right to Refuse Flu Vaccination
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 600 registered nurses at Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC), has filed an unfair labor practice charge against VMMC with the National Labor Relations Board.
1/26/2006
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Departments of Ecology and Health Urge Ban on Widely Used Toxic Flame Retardant (PBDEs)
Nurses, Doctors, and Environmental Health Groups Call on Legislature to Pass Bill
1/20/2006
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ANA Calls on Policymakers to Act On Nurse Staffing Legislation
Cites New Study that Shows More RN Staff Improve Safety and Quality of Patient Care
1/10/2006
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Nurses Win Federal Court Decision on Virginia Mason's
Mandatory Flu Vaccination Policy
The United States District Court ruled in favor of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 600 registered nurses at Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC), in upholding the arbitrator's decisions against VMMC which stopped the hospital from forcing RNs to receive flu shots.
1/7/2006
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Nursing Organizations and Elected Officials Speak Out Against
Medical Malpractice Initiatives
A broad spectrum of nursing organizations representing 15,000 Washington nurses today gathered to urge the public to vote against the two medical malpractice initiatives on the November ballot, Initiative 330 (I-330) and Initiative 336 (I-336).
10/18/2005
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AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION SPEAKS OUT AGAINST PROPOSED CUTS TO MEDICAID BUDGET
9/22/2005
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I-330 Ad Misleading in Portrayal of Nursing Support
8/29/2005
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Nurses Win Decision Against Virginia Mason’s
Mandatory Flu Vaccination Policy
8/10/2005
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Registered Nurses Ratify Union Contract with
Southwest Washington Medical Center
7/13/2005
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ALL WASHINGTON HOSPITALS COMMIT TO 100k LIVES CAMPAIGN
Saving Lives Through Hospital Quality Improvement
6/21/2005
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NATIONAL MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUPS SUE EPA TO PREVENT FUTURE MERCURY EXPOSURE
6/14/2005
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ANA UNVEILS RENEWED PUSH FOR SYSTEMIC, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE REFORM
6/13/2005
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Victory for Nurses in Unfair Labor Practice Decision against Sacred Heart Medical Center
4/13/2005
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Nurses Outraged at Proposed Cuts in Nursing Staff by Sacred Heart Medical Center
2/16/2005
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