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WSNA shares the many stories of nurses demanding change
Dec. 15, 2023 • 1 minute to read
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
Nov. 16, 2023 • 1 minute to read
The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.
Nov. 9, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
Oct. 26, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.
Oct. 24, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA files an unfair labor practice over threats to withhold health insurance
Oct. 23, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Support for unions in the country is the highest since 1965, according to Gallup poll
Oct. 20, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
Oct. 20, 2023 • 8 minutes to read
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
Oct. 9, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.
Aug. 22, 2023 • 1 minute to read
The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.
Aug. 10, 2023 • 1 minute to read
WSNA will now represent about 100 registered nurses at the facility, which is part of Confluence Health.
July 27, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
The agreement comes after nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night.
June 22, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.
June 21, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.
June 20, 2023 • 1 minute to read
Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.
May 15, 2023 • 5 minutes to read
Astria Toppenish nurses fought for better wages but faced devastation as the hospital closed the Family Medical Center. Efforts continue to restore OB/GYN services for the community.
May 15, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
Astria Toppenish Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit closure highlights the dire state of healthcare, under served communities, and rising maternal mortality rates.
May 15, 2023 • 4 minutes to read
The Washington Nurse magazine showcases hospitals in the state and their communities. In this issue: Astria Toppenish Hospital.
May 15, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses are being driven to the brink. They love their jobs. They love their colleagues and their patients. But they cannot take the escalating patient loads.
May 1, 2023 • 4 minutes to read
Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.
April 21, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.
April 14, 2023 • 6 minutes to read
Six registered nurses who attended WSNA Lobby Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia shared stories and statements about about safe staffing in these short videos.
Feb. 10, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
Feb. 7, 2023 • 1 minute to read
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