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An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team
Jan. 19, 2023 • 16 minutes to read
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
Jan. 19, 2023 • 7 minutes to read
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
Jan. 19, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
Jan. 17, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
Jan. 5, 2023 • 5 minutes to read
What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.
Jan. 4, 2023 • 1 minute to read
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
Dec. 19, 2022 • 1 minute to read
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
Dec. 6, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
Dec. 3, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
Nov. 17, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
Nov. 7, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
Nov. 1, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.
Oct. 19, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
Oct. 19, 2022 • 7 minutes to read
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!
Oct. 18, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
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.
Oct. 18, 2022 • 6 minutes to read
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
Oct. 17, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.
Oct. 12, 2022 • 4 minutes to read
Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
Oct. 6, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Elsa Sjunneson on a mission to end ableism.
Sept. 21, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
Aug. 29, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
July 27, 2022 • 4 minutes to read
ANA seeks forgiveness “for named and unaccounted-for harms,” and issues a plan of action to promote diversity.
July 19, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
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.
June 24, 2022 • 1 minute to read
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