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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.
February 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Seattle Children’s nurses ratified a new contract after nine months of tough bargaining, winning major pay increases, stronger protections, and preserving union rights.
February 12, 2026 • 6 minutes to read
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
January 15, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
January 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
January 14, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
December 22, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
December 16, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Vote comes after 32 sessions, informational picket, full-page ad in Seattle Times, and social media reel by Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson.
December 15, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
December 13, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
December 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
December 8, 2025 • 1 minute to read
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
November 21, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
November 13, 2025 • 13 minutes to read
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
November 13, 2025 • 6 minutes to read
When you return to work after a viral respiratory infection is based on DOH guidance and your assessment of your readiness to return.
November 13, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
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