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WSNA continues to support peaceful protests and other actions that oppose mass detention and deportation, along with federal policies that roll back collective bargaining rights, diversity initiatives, and healthcare access, among others.
February 18, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Hall of Fame member Verna Hill was a pioneering public health nurse and civil rights advocate who broke racial barriers in nursing education and leadership.
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
February 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.
Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
February 17, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026 • 1 minute to read
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more.
February 13, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
February 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Seattle Children’s nurses ratified a new contract after nine months of tough bargaining, winning major pay increases, stronger protections, and preserving union rights.
February 12, 2026 • 6 minutes to read
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more
February 6, 2026 • 9 minutes to read
February 2, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
January 27, 2026 • 1 minute to read
"Where there are human rights violations, nurses ought to and must stand up for those rights and demand accountability."
January 24, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
January 24, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
January 17, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
January 15, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
January 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
January 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
January 14, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
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