You didn't win, and now, I finally get to tell my story
In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.
By Meri Bukovinsky
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WSNA responds to sexual assault of a patient at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham
Nurses repeatedly raised concerns about patients without appropriate long-term behavioral health resources.
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WSNA statement on tragic industrial accident in Longview, WA
We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.
WSNA 2026 Leadership Conference Award recipients
Outstanding leaders whose passion, courage, and commitment are making a difference across Washington were honored at WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference, held in Wenatchee April 26-28.
New items in the WSNA store
We’ve added a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.
Press release
Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns
Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage
Firsthand accounts of WSNA labor history
A Western Union telegram reading “Give them hell,” a threat of mass resignations in 1967, and a near strike in 1971 are lived history shared by former WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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WSNA statement in support of lawsuit against Providence
We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.
WSNA welcomes Gerard Friesz as executive director
As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.
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WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions
WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.
Happy Nurses Week!
We hope you’ll enjoy this short video honoring all of you for showing up for your patients, for your profession, and for each other.
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WSNA supports state’s lawsuit to allow health inspections at NW ICE center
For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
PeaceHealth barred from threatening to take healthcare from striking workers
WSNA filed a charge of unfair labor practice and won. This win protects all employees in the health system, union represented or not.
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
An insider’s guide to this year’s legislative session
WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs Jessica Hauffe offers her look at the successes and big challenges ahead. Spoiler alert: 2027 could be rough.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Transforming communities
Our five Hall of Fame winners remind us of the power of nursing to transform communities. In this short video, we get a window into their achievements and snippets from their acceptance speeches.
Press release
WSNA appoints Gerard Friesz as new Executive Director
Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.
Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.
Justin Gill stands up for science
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
Q&A with Edna Cortez, chair of the WSNA Labor Executive Council
“I will stand behind you, in front of you, or carry you on my shoulders to help guide you and to help give you strength.“
Q&A with Justin Gill, WSNA president
"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."
Julia Barcott at Seattle Women's March
"Together we are unstoppable."
Sorry AI, you can’t call yourself a nurse
Washington State Legislature passes bill to restrict nursing titles to licensed human professionals.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Tacoma General per diem nurses join WSNA
A unit of more than 100 per diem nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
Top 10 reasons to attend WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference
When nurses lead, workplaces change.
