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Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful new year! WSNA's offices will be closed December 26 through January 2, 2017.
Dec. 21, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Under the terms of the settlement, St. Joseph will pay nurses $5 million in back pay for missed meal and rest breaks. St. Joseph also will establish a “block break relief” system to ensure that nurses are afforded uninterrupted rest periods, and the hospital committed to hiring an additional 26 break relief nurses to safely care for…
Dec. 6, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
The WSNA Awards Committee and the Professional Nursing and Health Care Council are seeking outstanding WSNA members as nominees for the 2017 WSNA Recognition Awards. Nominations must be received at WSNA no later than Jan. 16, 2017.
Dec. 6, 2016 • 5 minutes to read
After making little progress in mediation Tuesday, the WSNA-represented Registered Nurses at Tacoma General Hospital are planning a strike advisory vote for December 16, two days after the next scheduled mediation session.
Nov. 17, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
TACOMA--(Nov. 14, 2016) The WSNA-represented nurses at Tacoma General Hospital head back into mediation tomorrow demanding that the hospital address the severe, chronic staffing concerns that imperil patient safety at the hospital. Management’s deceptive “bargaining summary” prompts new Unfair Labor Practice charge. “No Voluntary…
Nov. 14, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
TACOMA – (Nov. 7, 2016) After 11 months at the bargaining table, the registered nurses at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital will not take voluntary overtime or extra shifts Nov. 10-17. This concerted union action is in response to MultiCare’s ongoing illegal actions against the nurses, as well as its refusal to address staffing…
Nov. 7, 2016 • 4 minutes to read
A Tacoma General physician filed an unfair labor practice charge against MultiCare and WON! That's why you're seeing these official Notices around the hospital promising not to interfere with YOUR RIGHTS under the National Labor Relations Act.
Sept. 21, 2016 • 1 minute to read
The Washington State Nurses Association is seeking an Executive Director.
Aug. 18, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Jeruschia Horton, a charge nurse in the critical care unit at EvergreenHealth, was given the LifeSaver Award for the month of May by LifeCenter Northwest.
Aug. 1, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
SEATTLE – (July 8, 2016) The registered nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center voted by a significant majority to add Fair Share Membership language to the collective bargaining agreement that covers the 1,600 registered nurses who work there.
July 11, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
Among her accomplishments, Dottie Hicks, MN, RN was a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Nursing and Director of Nursing Continuing Education. She also served as the Treasurer of WSNA.
June 6, 2016 • 1 minute to read
The Distinguished Membership Award, established in 1967, recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the mission of ANA.
June 6, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
Ethel Carpenter, a longtime and active member of the Washington State Nurses Association, passed away in Bellingham on May 2 at the age of 91.
May 6, 2016 • 1 minute to read
An important aspect of our Nurses Speak initiative is highlighting the careers of individuals who began as staff nurses and then turned their attention to become leaders in the fields of public policy, hospital administration, the law and the legislature. This is the second in our series.
May 4, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
In January, 2016, an arbitrator ordered MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital to cease using the “break buddy system.” MultiCare responded by filing a lawsuit in federal court to get the “final and binding” decision overturned, and has put proposals on the negotiating table to invalidate everything WSNA fought for - and won - in court.
May 4, 2016 • 4 minutes to read
On March 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, down to eight justices after the death of Antonin Scalia, split 4-4 on the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case. The split decision affirms a lower-court ruling that allows public-employee unions to continue collecting “fair share membership” dues for those it represents who decline…
March 30, 2016 • 2 minutes to read
A 2010 inductee into WSNA's Nursing Hall of Fame, Anna Mae Ericksen started the "Mr. Yuk" program in Washington state for poisoning prevention.
March 25, 2016 • 4 minutes to read
On Thursday, March 17, 2016, six registered nurses were honored for their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State. See photos from the event.
March 18, 2016 • 1 minute to read
An arbitrator decided that the "break buddy" system in use at MultiCare Tacoma General doesn't give nurses a real rest break.
Jan. 13, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses at Kadlec Medical Center, along with community supporters, gathered on Monday for a candlelight vigil. Contract negotiations have been ongoing for the last seven months. Here are some stories by media outlets covering the event.
Jan. 12, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Congratulations to the 51 WSNA members who won or were nominated.
Jan. 11, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in a case that could dramatically erode the ability of public-sector unions to fight for better wages and working conditions for their members.
Jan. 6, 2016 • 3 minutes to read
Every two years, the WSNA Hall of Fame recognizes up to six deserving registered nurses for of their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State.
Jan. 4, 2016 • 1 minute to read
Happy holidays from the Washington State Nurses Association.
Dec. 14, 2015 • 1 minute to read
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