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
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.
"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."
“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.“
"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."
"Together we are unstoppable."
The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
A unit of more than 100 per diem nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
When nurses lead, workplaces change.
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
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.
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.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Seattle Children’s nurses ratified a new contract after nine months of tough bargaining, winning major pay increases, stronger protections, and preserving union rights.
Press release
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
Press release
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
Press release
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
“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.”
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
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.
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Statement
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
Press release
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
