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MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
June 23, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.
June 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The Washington appellate court upheld the jury award in Dr. Ben Danielson’s hostile work environment lawsuit.
June 12, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
June 12, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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.
June 12, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
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 • 12 minutes to read
We’ve added a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.
May 15, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage
May 15, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
A Western Union telegram reading “Give them hell,” a threat of mass resignations in 1967, and a near strike in 1971 are lived history shared by former WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington.
May 15, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.
May 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.
May 13, 2026 • 6 minutes to read
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.
May 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
A coalition of 24 states challenge Department of Education’s final rule limiting access to student loans for nursing and other post-baccalaureate degrees
May 13, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
April 29, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
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 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs Jessica Hauffe offers her look at the successes and big challenges ahead. Spoiler alert: 2027 could be rough.
April 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The Washington State Nurses Foundation raised $4,450 at the Hall of Fame Gala and is participating in GiveBIG May 5. All donations go directly to nursing scholarships.
April 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Our five Hall of Fame winners remind us of the power of nursing to transform communities. In this short video, we get a window into their achievements and snippets from their acceptance speeches.
"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 • 1 minute to read
“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.“
March 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."
March 13, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
"Together we are unstoppable."
A unit of more than 100 per diem nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
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