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Washington nurses, health care workers call for hazard pay in response to PPE shortage

Apr 21, 2020


The Washington State Nurses Associ­a­tion, UFCW 21 and SEIU Health­care 1199NW reiter­ated a call for front­line health care workers to receive hazard pay in the face of personal protec­tive equip­ment (PPE) shortages.


KHQ SPOKANE: Washington nurses, health care workers call for hazard pay in response to PPE shortage (4/17/20)

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WSNA provides representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA has represented nurses in our state since 1908, leveraging our collective voice to successfully advocate with employers, state agencies and the state Legislature for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation and patient safety. For more than 110 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals and families in Washington.

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