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Both Sims and Carter have demonstrated unwavering support for WSNA and our priorities.
June 12, 2026
The Washington appellate court upheld the jury award in Dr. Ben Danielson’s hostile work environment lawsuit.
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
Select your favorite photo from the informational picket at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup May 27. Nurses were advocating for safer staffing, stronger racial justice initiatives, and full-time union charge nurses.
Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board accused Kadlec of violating federal labor law by interfering with nurses’ protected union rights and discriminating against employees because of union activity.
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
In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.
June 10, 2026
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
Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage
May 15, 2026
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
As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.
May 13, 2026
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.
Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'
April 15, 2026
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 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."
March 13, 2026
“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.
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.
February 17, 2026
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.
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