United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager and Gerard Friesz, Executive Director
Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!
I left the Assembly feeling inspired to continue the work of nurses who came before me and laid the groundwork to inspire, nurture, and elevate the next generation of nurse leaders.
By Phoebe Lim-Vuong, MSN, RN, CNL, Director at large, WSNA Board of Directors
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.
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Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
Elsa Sjunneson on a mission to end ableism.
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Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
The hospital signed a contract with its nurses making them among the highest paid in Eastern Washington. “This contract raises everyone up."
Seattle Children’s nurses took to the streets on Aug. 9 to show their frustration over stalled talks.
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
CARES Act government relief helped hospital increase profits and build assets.
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ANA seeks forgiveness “for named and unaccounted-for harms,” and issues a plan of action to promote diversity.
Retaining nurses through meaningful wage increases makes more financial sense than paying travel nurse wages and offering hiring bonuses.
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This decision has significant implications for women’s reproductive health and choice. The ruling leaves it up to each state to determine its own laws regarding abortion.
We will be marching with the labor contingent hosted by Pride at Work, which advocates for LGBTQ+ union members, other workers, and allies.
Thirteen WSNA voting delegates attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 10 and 11.
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
WSNA spoke to member Josh Chatman to learn more about what it’s like to be a nurse on the front lines.
By Jennifer Carson, WSNA Marketing and Communications Program Manager
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ANA stands in solidarity with the individuals, families and communities impacted and calls for meaningful action now to address this tragic, ever-growing epidemic of gun violence.
On Friday, May 20, WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN, was sworn in as a vice-president of the Washington State Labor Council Executive Board.
The Washington State Nurses Association was well represented at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO’s 2022 Committee on Political Education (COPE) Endorsing Convention on Saturday, May 21.
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ONA and WSNA stand firm in our resolve that all people deserve access to health care services, when and where they need it, without financial hardship.
You make a difference. Every day. You deserve more than just “thank you.” As the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington, WSNA is working to show our appreciation throughout the year.
The Union Leadership Awards recognize those who have stepped forward and led the way over the past year — or, in some cases, the past several decades.
