November 13, 2025
WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.
September 12, 2025
"We want the county to VALUE us in the way that aligns with its True North and values. Public Health nurses hold a unique level of tolerance, but we are done tolerating different treatment than other nurses. We deserve MORE and we will not stop fighting until we get it."
The erosion of public trust in federal health agencies has underscored the urgent need for strong, science-driven leadership at the state and regional levels.
September 11, 2025
“When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
September 2, 2025
Nurses on the panel said they feared that the cuts will mean that people won’t get help until they are really sick—or may go without care at all.
August 18, 2025
The vote, ratified July 22, marks the first time these specialized teams have come together under a union.
August 15, 2025
WSNA is focused on cultivating future leaders who want to run for office so we can put nurses back in the legislature. Three members recently did trainings, including one specifically for nurses.
‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.
July 31, 2025
WSNA President Justin Gill urges profession to ‘stare down the challenges we face with the boldness and directness that this time calls for.’
July 10, 2025
New Washington law will allow striking or locked-out workers to collect up to six weeks of unemployment benefits starting Jan. 2026.
The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.
July 7, 2025
Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.
July 1, 2025
WSNA marched in the Seattle Pride Parade to honor and support LGBTQIA+ nurses, patients, and communities while advocating for inclusive and equitable healthcare.
June 29, 2025
The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.
June 16, 2025
We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.
The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
May 29, 2025
Washington’s 2025 session ended with new laws to protect nurses from workplace violence and support striking workers, plus a state budget that boosts health and education funding.
May 22, 2025
Bargaining team members tell nurses to vote yes!
May 19, 2025
To everyone who came through, thank you for standing with nurses and your community.
May 13, 2025
Nurses are not on strike, but will hold info picket Thursday in solidarity.
April 28. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
April 29, 2025
April 18. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
April 18, 2025
WSNA argued that the employer’s conduct unlawfully intimidated workers and interfered with their protected rights.
April 16, 2025
The biggest issues are over health benefits, subpar wages, and a lack of respect.
April 15, 2025