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An important aspect of our Nurses Speak initiative is highlighting the careers of individuals who began as staff nurses and then turned their attention to become leaders in the fields of public policy, hospital administration, the law and the legislature. This is the second in our series.
May 4, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
In January, 2016, an arbitrator ordered MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital to cease using the “break buddy system.” MultiCare responded by filing a lawsuit in federal court to get the “final and binding” decision overturned, and has put proposals on the negotiating table to invalidate everything WSNA fought for - and won - in court.
May 4, 2016 • 4 minutes to read
On March 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, down to eight justices after the death of Antonin Scalia, split 4-4 on the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case. The split decision affirms a lower-court ruling that allows public-employee unions to continue collecting “fair share membership” dues for those it represents who decline…
March 30, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
A message from the WSNA president on getting involved in the upcoming 2016 elections.
March 22, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Every presidential election, members of the American Nurses Association take part in the process to support the candidate who will champion the issues that matter most to the nursing community.
Feb. 24, 2016 • 1 minute to read
WSNA has been working over the past year with the Health Care Authority, legislative leaders and state policy makers to link the effective implementation of nurse staffing committees with hospital safety net funding. Key to that effort is MaryAnne Lindeblad, head of Medicaid for the state and a nurse.
Feb. 11, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
School nursing is a complex and challenging specialty practice area that is sometimes poorly understood.
Feb. 9, 2016 • 4 minutes to read
ARNPs United of Washington State represents nurse practitioners, certified nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives.
Feb. 8, 2016 • 1 minute to read
More than 700 nurses and students gathered in Olympia for WSNA's annual Nurse Legislative Day.
Feb. 1, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Nursing’s role in solving the state’s mental health crisis will be the top issue at the Washington State Nurses Association’s Nurse Legislative Day on Monday, Feb. 1. With 700 attendees, WSNA hosts the largest lobby day in Olympia. In his keynote address, Governor Inslee is expected to discuss nursing’s role in helping solve the…
Feb. 1, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
At the 2016 WSNA Legislative Reception, nurse leaders met with Washington state legislators to tell their stories and talk about nursing's top issues and legislative priorities for this year's Legislative Session.
Jan. 15, 2016 • 1 minute to read
An arbitrator decided that the "break buddy" system in use at MultiCare Tacoma General doesn't give nurses a real rest break.
Jan. 13, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses at Kadlec Medical Center, along with community supporters, gathered on Monday for a candlelight vigil. Contract negotiations have been ongoing for the last seven months. Here are some stories by media outlets covering the event.
Jan. 12, 2016 • 1 minute to read
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case that could dramatically erode the ability of public-sector unions to fight for better wages and working conditions for their members.
Jan. 6, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
Be informed, and make a difference.
Jan. 1, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
What you need to know about the Washington State Legislature.
Dec. 21, 2015 • 2 minutes to read
An overwhelming majority – 90 percent of the hundreds of Kadlec RNS who voted – said "yes" in the Strike Advisory Vote WSNA held during two membership meetings held Dec. 8, 2015.
Dec. 8, 2015 • 1 minute to read
Nurses and their supporters made an impromptu "Show of Force" outside the office where mediation was taking place.
Nov. 12, 2015 • 1 minute to read
On Nov. 11, nurses at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center - Bellingham celebrated Veteran's Day with a 3-hour negotiations kickoff event.
Several hundred nurses at Kadlec Medical Center, along with supporters, rallied on Monday to bring attention to ongoing contract negotiations, now in their sixth month.
Nov. 11, 2015 • 1 minute to read
While King County is looking to expand services for pregnant women, young children and teens, the Snohomish Health District shut the doors for the last time on the Immunization Clinic on June 30. The county’s First Steps program, which provides maternity support services, is also slated for elimination.
Oct. 30, 2015 • 4 minutes to read
In person and through video-conferencing, more than 50 registered nurses spoke directly with Tacoma area legislators on September 21.
Oct. 5, 2015 • 1 minute to read
On the November ballot, Best Starts would support the preventive programs we know work – for individuals and for the community.
Oct. 5, 2015 • 3 minutes to read
We need your assistance STAT. Your UWMC Negotiating Team is pushing forward to get a contract with the things that you have asked for: fair wages, safe staffing and union security
Aug. 31, 2015 • 1 minute to read
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