David Keepnews reappointed as a WSLC vice president
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
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WSNA statement condemning the death of Tyre Nichols
We have to keep saying it: Black lives matter.
Letter from Lynnette Vehrs, WSNA president
The profession of nursing is magical and challenging. I do not want people to exploit and take our nurses for granted.
By Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN, President
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
Carolyn Clark: Perspectives from a public health correctional nurse
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Honoring our fallen heroes
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.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
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.
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WSNA heartbroken and outraged at killing of home health nurse Doug Brant
“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.”
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We are heartbroken
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
Press release
AFT, America’s fastest-growing healthcare union, unveils report detailing troubling healthcare staffing crisis
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
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Compromised mattresses in hospitals pose potential biohazard risk to patients
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
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Unions win order against MultiCare payroll deductions
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
Q&A with Jacob Garcia
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.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Meet the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
Who are your nursing heroes?
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!
My Membership Assembly adventure as a first-time attendee
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
Registration for the 2023 Washington State Nurses Convention is now open!
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
Step up into a leadership role
Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.
Press release
Nurses at UW Medicine Montlake and Northwest win early surprise
Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
Deafblind convention speaker wins book award
Elsa Sjunneson on a mission to end ableism.
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Seattle Children’s nurses overwhelmingly ratify contract
Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
