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PeaceHealth unions plan for five-day strike

Published by LYNDEN TRIBUNE on 5/7/25 (Source)

WHATCOM — Two of the three unions at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham have given notice that they will go on a five-day strike starting May 12.

A rally is planned for May 16, the same day the nurses union, represented by Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) will be at the negotiating table.

According to a news release from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW, a notice of intent to strike was given to PeaceHealth on May 1, after a supermajority of the more than 900 members voted to strike.