February 28, 2026
February 20, 2026
The award recognizes substantial contributions made by an individual man in nursing to the profession in the areas of practice, research, education, public policy, and/or community service.
February 18, 2026
WSNA continues to support peaceful protests and other actions that oppose mass detention and deportation, along with federal policies that roll back collective bargaining rights, diversity initiatives, and healthcare access, among others.
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.
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.
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
January 27, 2026
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 2026
“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.”
January 15, 2026
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
January 14, 2026
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025
Vote comes after 32 sessions, informational picket, full-page ad in Seattle Times, and social media reel by Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson.
December 15, 2025
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
December 13, 2025
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
December 8, 2025
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
November 21, 2025
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
November 13, 2025
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
Now more than ever, unions need strong leaders like you.
Giving Tuesday is coming up on Dec. 2, and the Washington State Nurses Foundation will be collecting donations for scholarships.
As a nonpartisan organization, WSNA continues to speak up on issues that impact nurses, patients, and our members’ rights.
