April 14, 2026
April 8, 2026
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.
February 17, 2026
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.
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026
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
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
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
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
February 2, 2026
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
January 27, 2026
January 24, 2026
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026
January 17, 2026
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 2026
“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
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
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
January 9, 2026
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
December 22, 2025
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025
Help us recognize extraordinary Washington nursing leaders.
December 16, 2025
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