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Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver to picket April 18

Press release

The 1,465 nurses are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association

April 15, 2024

Nurses at PeaceHealth SW in Vancouver drop notice to picket April 18

Press release

Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs

March 27, 2024

We have a big tent that welcomes all nurses

When we grow our membership and diversify it, we strengthen the voice we bring to all discussions.

February 6, 2024

A look at Wenatchee’s Confluence Health Central

Nurses want public to know that a union is also about community

February 1, 2024

Healthcare workers are angry, engaged, and winning victories

On the ground at the AFT Healthcare Professional Issues Conference in Baltimore

February 1, 2024

‘We fought hard.’ Virginia Mason nurses win great contract

Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point

February 1, 2024

Nominate a champion of change by Feb. 16

WSNA is collecting candidates for local unit awards to be presented at the 2024 Union Leadership Conference

January 5, 2024

WSNA nurses reach tentative agreement with Virginia Mason

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The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.

November 9, 2023

WSNA calls for investigation of workplace violence at Virginia Mason Medical Center

Press release

Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals

October 26, 2023

Washington State Nurses Association stands in solidarity with striking PeaceHealth workers

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WSNA files an unfair labor practice over threats to withhold health insurance

October 23, 2023

Washington State Labor Council Convention brings top names in labor

Support for unions in the country is the highest since 1965, according to Gallup poll

October 20, 2023

The good fight at Good Sam

Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.

October 20, 2023

Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10

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Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions

October 9, 2023

WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee

The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.

August 10, 2023

Wenatchee Valley Hospital RNs vote to join WSNA

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WSNA will now represent about 100 registered nurses at the facility, which is part of Confluence Health.

July 27, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses reach a tentative agreement

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The agreement comes after nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night.

June 22, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses

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MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.

June 21, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21

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Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.

June 20, 2023

Q&A with Tacoma General nurses Liana Delacorte and Matthew Dustin

Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.

May 15, 2023

Perspective from a nurse at Astria Toppenish

Astria Toppenish nurses fought for better wages but faced devastation as the hospital closed the Family Medical Center. Efforts continue to restore OB/GYN services for the community.

May 15, 2023

Capturing the magic of the Labor and Delivery Unit at Astria Toppenish

Astria Toppenish Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit closure highlights the dire state of healthcare, under served communities, and rising maternal mortality rates.

May 15, 2023

In the Frame: Toppenish

The Washington Nurse magazine showcases hospitals in the state and their communities. In this issue: Astria Toppenish Hospital.

May 15, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses rally for better staffing | ‘I have become mentally, emotionally, and morally exhausted.’

Nurses are being driven to the brink. They love their jobs. They love their colleagues and their patients. But they cannot take the escalating patient loads.

May 1, 2023

Safe nurse staffing bill officially signed into law

Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.

April 21, 2023