Washington State Nurses Association

Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns

Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage

PeaceHealth barred from threatening to take healthcare from striking workers

WSNA filed a charge of unfair labor practice and won. This win protects all employees in the health system, union represented or not.

WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions

WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.

Staffing plan noncompliance? How to file an effective staffing complaint

This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.

Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns

Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage

PeaceHealth barred from threatening to take healthcare from striking workers

WSNA filed a charge of unfair labor practice and won. This win protects all employees in the health system, union represented or not.

WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions

WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.

Staffing plan noncompliance? How to file an effective staffing complaint

This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.

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The Washington State Nurses Association is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.

WSNA provides representation, education, and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA is affiliated with AFT Healthcare and the American Nurses Association.

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Priority issues

Find resources and information on how the safe staffing law is being put into action to elevate nurse staffing standards and ensure patient safety across Washington state.

AFT's 'Code Red' campaign tackles the crisis of understaffing and compromised care in hospitals, aiming to secure safe patient limits and enhance healthcare quality.

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WSNA is hiring: Strategic Researcher, Nursing Practice Quality and Safety Program Manager, and Nurse Representatives in Eastern Washington, Southwest Washington, and Western Washington

WSNA statement in support of lawsuit against Providence

Statement

We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.

May 14, 2026

WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions

Statement

WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.

May 8, 2026

WSNA supports state’s lawsuit to allow health inspections at NW ICE center

Statement

For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.

April 29, 2026