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.“
People and Union and WSNA
Perspective: Seattle Children’s is promoting ableism with its sick-time policy
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
Meet the WSNA Board of Directors
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
Press release
Keepnews elected as an AFT vice-president
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews has been elected as a vice-president of AFT.
WSNA honors nurses for leadership of bargaining units
WSNA would not be where it is today without the significant contributions of these award winners
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee
The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.
Q&A with Tacoma General nurses Liana Delacorte and Matthew Dustin
Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Behind the scenes at Seattle Children's bargaining
An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Meet the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
Perspective from one of our own
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
Meet David Keepnews
David Keepnews has a long track record and distinguished career as a nurse, labor proponent, professor, policy specialist and advocate for our practice. He joins WSNA at a critical time for our members, our union and our profession. David is already bringing his experience, skills and passion to the job.
Support each other, learn from each other, build each other up
"I became a nurse in 1994 — I feel very fortunate to have had such a rewarding career as a nurse and union member for the last 27 years. I feel nursing is a calling and vocation and not just a job."
Congratulations, 2017 Leadership Award winners!
These fearless nurses, nominated by their peers, received awards at WSNA’s Leadership Conference in late September 2017.
Meet a “do-it-all” nurse, with a special passion for social justice
The Public Health Insider blog, produced by Public Health - Seattle & King County, featured WSNA member Tina Maestas for National Public Health Week (April 3-7th). Tina is a Public Health Nurse based in Renton, one of seven Seattle & King County Public Health Nurses whose offices are located inside a “CSO” – a state office where people can apply for assistance with cash, food, child support, disability and other services.
