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Initiative 645 threatens critical programs for Washingtonians

Initiative 645 threatens critical programs for Washingtonians

Initiative 645 would do far more than repeal Washington's Millionaires Tax. Its provisions also threaten paid leave, unemployment benefits, long-term care, education, and healthcare.

Aug. 14, 2026 4 minutes to read

Interview with April Sims on impact of Iniative 645 on working families

Interview with April Sims on impact of Iniative 645 on working families

Jessica Hauffe, WSNA director of government affairs, sat down with April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council, to discuss the impacts to working families if Initiative 645 passes.

Aug. 14, 2026 1 minute to read

When summer becomes a health hazard 

When summer becomes a health hazard

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are raising health risks across Washington, especially for people with chronic conditions or medications affected by heat, dehydration, or poor air quality.

Aug. 14, 2026 3 minutes to read

WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule

WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule

Statement

The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.

Aug. 10, 2026 2 minutes to read

Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now

Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now

A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.

July 14, 2026 1 minute to read

WSNA position on staffing

WSNA position on staffing

WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.

July 14, 2026 1 minute to read

Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care

Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care

Press release

MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately

June 23, 2026 2 minutes to read

Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1

Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1

Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.

June 12, 2026 1 minute to read

Lessons learned from the AI summit

Lessons learned from the AI summit

WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.

June 11, 2026 2 minutes to read

Inside Washington’s registered nurse PTSD law

Inside Washington’s registered nurse PTSD law

A new Washington law may make it easier for qualifying registered nurses with work-related PTSD to access workers’ compensation benefits, but eligibility depends on specific job, diagnosis, and documentation requirements.

May 14, 2026 1 minute to read

Take survey on the use of AI in the workplace

Take survey on the use of AI in the workplace

We encourage you to take this survey from Washington State Labor Council, UW Harry Bridges Center, and Coalition for Black Trade Unionists (Puget Sound). The survey seeks to better understand labor leaders’ and workers’ experiences with and perspectives on AI.

May 13, 2026 1 minute to read

Nurses tackle health in a changing climate

Nurses tackle health in a changing climate

Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'

April 15, 2026 1 minute to read

Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement on April 1 and said the network strengthens Washington’s preparedness for emerging threats and future pandemics.

April 14, 2026 1 minute to read

Justin Gill stands up for science

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."

March 13, 2026 1 minute to read

Saying goodbye to Moxi, the AI-powered robot

Saying goodbye to Moxi, the AI-powered robot

The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.

March 13, 2026 1 minute to read

Tell the Department of Education: Nursing degrees are professional degrees!

Tell the Department of Education: Nursing degrees are professional degrees!

Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.

Feb. 17, 2026 1 minute to read

Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.

Feb. 17, 2026 1 minute to read

Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center to picket Jan. 26

Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center to picket Jan. 26

Press release

Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital

Jan. 21, 2026 3 minutes to read

Washington state supports 15 vaccines for children

Washington state supports 15 vaccines for children

The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.

Jan. 15, 2026 2 minutes to read

Washington’s maternal mortality rates increase 2021-2022

Washington’s maternal mortality rates increase 2021-2022

The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.

Jan. 14, 2026 3 minutes to read

2026 changes to Washington’s workplace violence prevention law: What RNs need to know

2026 changes to Washington’s workplace violence prevention law: What RNs need to know

Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.

Jan. 14, 2026 2 minutes to read

Statement on ICE actions

Statement on ICE actions

Statement

We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.

Jan. 9, 2026 2 minutes to read

Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23-26

Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23-26

This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.

Dec. 16, 2025 1 minute to read

Staffing plan noncompliance? How to file an effective staffing complaint

Staffing plan noncompliance? How to file an effective staffing complaint

This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.

Dec. 13, 2025 2 minutes to read

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