July 10, 2025
June 16, 2025
The Washington State Legislature kicked off Jan. 13 with a tough road ahead.
January 15, 2025
The 2025 legislative session in Olympia starts on Monday with one of our bills – HB 1162, addressing workplace violence (WPV) – scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15.
January 10, 2025
King County Council is expected to vote on measure to protect public health clinics
November 15, 2024
Victories by many nursing-supported candidates
November 14, 2024
A statement by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) Board of Directors
November 13, 2024
Terry leaves behind a legacy of hope and achievement. She not only advanced the nursing profession, but she paved the way for African American nurses and worked with vulnerable populations.
November 1, 2024
WSNA remembers and honors Hilke Faber, an amazing nurse advocate who died on October 19.
October 22, 2024
Members debate Code of Ethics and vote down a presidential endorsement
October 14, 2024
A voter's guide for Washington nurses
Poole helped lead fight for full prescriptive authority for ARNPs.
September 26, 2024
Eunice Cole, former WSNA and ANA president, passed away on Sept. 15, 2024, leaving a lasting legacy as a champion for nurses' rights, collective bargaining, and leadership in healthcare.
September 17, 2024
The WSNA Board of Directors today issued the following statement endorsing Kamala Harris for President of the United States.
August 15, 2024
The WSNA Board of Directors has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Find answers to your questions about this important decision.
WSNA has endorsed Vice-president Kamala Harris for President. This decision was based on the records and positions of both major candidates. This election holds important implications for all nurses, and particularly for nurses represented by WSNA for collective bargaining.
Nursing leaders Patsy Maloney and Jillian Pintye to be honored for their substantial impact on health and healthcare Oct. 31-Nov. 2
August 8, 2024
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews has been elected as a vice-president of AFT.
July 25, 2024
Vote NO on Initiative 2124
June 12, 2024
Consult sought on healthcare costs and palliative care benefits
June 5, 2024
The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
May 30, 2024
Carl Christensen, Beulah (Bea) Mae Smith, Sheila FitzGerald Umlauf, and Marilyn Annette Walli
May 29, 2024
Mary Reed, our finance director for 30 years, stepped down in January.
May 28, 2024
Kristen Kussmann joined WSNA’s Labor Counsel Dec. 4, 2023.
WSNA would not be where it is today without the significant contributions of these award winners
Empowering the next generation of pro-union politicians
