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The WSNF Nurses Emergency Assistance Grant Fund has issued nearly 100 grants to members who lost their homes or were forced to evacuate due to the Spokane Complex wildfires.
Sept. 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Barbara Nichols, the first Black president of the American Nurses Association, moved nursing forward in the U.S. and globally. She was a visionary leader, trusted colleague, and loyal friend.
Aug. 14, 2026 • 5 minutes to read
Initiative 645 would do far more than repeal Washington's Millionaires Tax. Its provisions also threaten paid leave, unemployment benefits, long-term care, education, and healthcare.
Aug. 14, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
At the state labor convention in Wenatchee, WSNA delegates helped advance a resolution to restore unions’ standing to represent their members in court and shaped debates over healthcare, immigration, and AI at work.
Aug. 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
King County's 11-step pay scale made a career in public health nursing hard to sustain, until nurses organized and held out to win a contract with 21-steps and much more.
Aug. 14, 2026 • 7 minutes to read
Jessica Hauffe, WSNA director of government affairs, sat down with April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council, to discuss the impacts to working families if Initiative 645 passes.
Aug. 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are raising health risks across Washington, especially for people with chronic conditions or medications affected by heat, dehydration, or poor air quality.
The 2026 AFT convention brought together thousands of union members, including ten WSNA delegates, to strategize and advance priorities for nurses and health professionals nationwide.
Aug. 13, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
Aug. 10, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
We encourage everyone across Washington to look out for one another, check in on neighbors and loved ones, and continue following updates from emergency management officials as conditions evolve.
Aug. 2, 2026 • 1 minute to read
A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.
July 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
“Everyone deserves basic health and safety, and this is a resounding win to protect the people held at the detention center."
With reports of ICE arrests and detentions increasing, immigrants once again are facing greater uncertainty and may be reluctant to seek medical care. Nurses have an important role to play.
LPNs can now join ANA, and WSNA helped pass resolution urging the ANA-PAC to strengthen member engagement and promote more visible nonpartisan candidate support.
July 14, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.
Thank you for standing up for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging!
“I generally feel much more protected and safer in my nursing practice now that we are formally unionized with WSNA.”
The WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, healthcare and labor issues.
I’m deeply grateful to every one of our members for all that you do. Even those who don’t think of yourselves as active members—you are WSNA.
July 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
June 23, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.
June 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Both Sims and Carter have demonstrated unwavering support for WSNA and our priorities.
June 12, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
The Washington appellate court upheld the jury award in Dr. Ben Danielson’s hostile work environment lawsuit.
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
June 12, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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