Washington State Labor Council Convention brings top names in labor
Support for unions in the country is the highest since 1965, according to Gallup poll
By Gerard Friesz, Executive Director
The good fight at Good Sam
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Press release
Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
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.
Press release
Wenatchee Valley Hospital RNs vote to join WSNA
WSNA will now represent about 100 registered nurses at the facility, which is part of Confluence Health.
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses reach a tentative agreement
The agreement comes after nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night.
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses
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.
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21
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.
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
Perspective from a nurse at Astria Toppenish
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.
By Julia Barcott, RN, Vice-President, Board of Directors
Capturing the magic of the Labor and Delivery Unit at Astria Toppenish
Astria Toppenish Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit closure highlights the dire state of healthcare, under served communities, and rising maternal mortality rates.
In the Frame: Toppenish
The Washington Nurse magazine showcases hospitals in the state and their communities. In this issue: Astria Toppenish Hospital.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses rally for better staffing | ‘I have become mentally, emotionally, and morally exhausted.’
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.
Safe nurse staffing bill officially signed into law
Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.
Meet the 2023 candidates for WSNA offices
WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.
Listen to WSNA nurses when they say SAFE STAFFING CAN'T WAIT
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.
David Keepnews reappointed as a WSLC vice president
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
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
Press release
Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
WSNA stands in support of NYSNA nurses on strike
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
Press release
WA healthcare workers take fight for safe staffing standards back to Olympia
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
2022 year in review
What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.
Happy holidays from WSNA
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
David Keepnews discusses how to fix the healthcare staffing shortage on AFT Union Talk podcast
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
