March 13, 2026
Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.
April 21, 2023
WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.
April 14, 2023
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.
February 10, 2023
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
February 7, 2023
An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team
January 19, 2023
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
January 17, 2023
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
January 11, 2023
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
January 5, 2023
What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.
January 4, 2023
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
December 19, 2022
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
December 12, 2022
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
December 3, 2022
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
November 17, 2022
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
November 7, 2022
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
November 1, 2022
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
October 19, 2022
United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.
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!
October 18, 2022
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
October 17, 2022
Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
October 6, 2022
Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
August 29, 2022
The hospital signed a contract with its nurses making them among the highest paid in Eastern Washington. “This contract raises everyone up."
August 26, 2022
Seattle Children’s nurses took to the streets on Aug. 9 to show their frustration over stalled talks.
August 12, 2022
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
July 27, 2022
