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Government Affairs and WSNA in Olympia

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Key vote on public health funding Nov. 19

King County Council is expected to vote on measure to protect public health clinics

November 15, 2024

Nominations now open for WSNA office

Step up into a leadership role and help shape the future of WSNA

November 14, 2024

2024 Washington state election results

Victories by many nursing-supported candidates

November 14, 2024

The 2024 elections and nursing’s priorities

A statement by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) Board of Directors

November 13, 2024

ANA Membership Assembly reaffirms support for hospital staffing ratios

Members debate Code of Ethics and vote down a presidential endorsement

October 14, 2024

Your vote, your voice: standing up for nursing and healthcare

A voter's guide for Washington nurses

October 14, 2024

Washington State Nurses Association endorses Kamala Harris

Press release Statement

The WSNA Board of Directors today issued the following statement endorsing Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

August 15, 2024

Q&A: WSNA endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

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.

August 15, 2024

Why this presidential election matters to WSNA union members

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.

August 15, 2024

Help protect long-term care insurance for millions of Washington residents

Vote NO on Initiative 2124

June 12, 2024

WSNA members appointed to state healthcare advisory groups

Consult sought on healthcare costs and palliative care benefits

June 5, 2024

WSNA PAC makes endorsements for 2024 elections

The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.

May 30, 2024

Path to Power: Candidates reshaping political landscape of Washington state

Empowering the next generation of pro-union politicians

May 28, 2024

2024 legislative session overview

These are the four legislative priorities WSNA pursued in the 2024 legislative session and how each fared.

May 24, 2024

Join me in helping us build a powerful nursing voice in Olympia

One of my goals as president is to re-establish a strong pro-nursing presence in our state capitol.

May 24, 2024

Sign the petition to save public health in Seattle/King County

Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.

March 22, 2024

Still time to complete important Nurses4All survey

Your participation in the Nurses4All survey will provide real-time, actionable evidence to our policy makers on pressing issues.

March 13, 2024

Hispanic nurses have new statewide network

Founders behind new chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses envision a powerful community of support

February 1, 2024

2024 Nurse Lobby Day

On Jan. 24, nurses from all over Washington state visited Olympia to make their voices heard at Lobby Day.

February 1, 2024

An invitation from Monica McLemore, PHD, MPH, RN

Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.

October 24, 2023

Nurses must amplify their voices

Our advocacy efforts for our patients and communities should not end when we clock out.

October 20, 2023

Now is the time to grow WSNA PAC and nurses’ voices in Olympia

With more than 100,000 nurses in WA state, if just 10% gave $5 a month, WSNA PAC would be able to raise $600,000 a year.

October 20, 2023

How nurses in Washington state got a bill to help with PTSD claims

Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.

October 20, 2023

New Oregon law establishes safe staffing ratios

The new law makes Oregon the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios and the first state to put ratios into statute.

October 20, 2023