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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.

May 19, 2026


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.

May 15, 2026



Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns

Press release

Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage

May 15, 2026


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.

May 15, 2026




WSNA statement in support of lawsuit against Providence

Statement

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.

May 14, 2026


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



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.

May 13, 2026


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




WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions

Statement

WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.

May 8, 2026


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.

May 6, 2026



WSNA supports state’s lawsuit to allow health inspections at NW ICE center

Statement

For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.

April 29, 2026


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




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.

April 14, 2026


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



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.

April 14, 2026


WSNA appoints Gerard Friesz as new Executive Director

Press release

Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.

March 20, 2026




Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.

March 20, 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."

March 13, 2026



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.“

March 13, 2026


Q&A with Justin Gill, WSNA president

"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."

March 13, 2026




Julia Barcott at Seattle Women's March

"Together we are unstoppable."

March 13, 2026


Saying goodbye to Moxi, the AI-powered robot

The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.

March 13, 2026



Tacoma General per diem nurses join WSNA

A unit of more than 100 per diem nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.

March 13, 2026


Top 10 reasons to attend WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference

When nurses lead, workplaces change.

March 13, 2026


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