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August 2026

When summer becomes a health hazard 

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When summer becomes a health hazard 

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are raising health risks across Washington, especially for people with chronic conditions or medications affected by heat, dehydration, or poor air quality.

The path to a breakthrough public health contract

The path to a breakthrough public health contract

King County's 11-step pay scale made a career in public health nursing hard to sustain, until nurses organized and held out to win a contract with 21-steps and much more.

Aug. 14, 2026

Initiative 645 threatens critical programs for Washingtonians

Initiative 645 threatens critical programs for Washingtonians

Initiative 645 would do far more than repeal Washington's Millionaires Tax. Its provisions also threaten paid leave, unemployment benefits, long-term care, education, and healthcare.

Aug. 14, 2026

Interview with April Sims on impact of Iniative 645 on working families

Interview with April Sims on impact of Iniative 645 on working families

Jessica Hauffe, WSNA director of government affairs, sat down with April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council, to discuss the impacts to working families if Initiative 645 passes.

Aug. 14, 2026

Remembering Barbara Nichols, barrier breaker

Remembering Barbara Nichols, barrier breaker

Barbara Nichols, the first Black president of the American Nurses Association, moved nursing forward in the U.S. and globally. She was a visionary leader, trusted colleague, and loyal friend.

Aug. 14, 2026

AFT Convention: Fighting for a better life for all

AFT Convention: Fighting for a better life for all

The 2026 AFT convention brought together thousands of union members, including ten WSNA delegates, to strategize and advance priorities for nurses and health professionals nationwide.

Aug. 13, 2026

Building a worker-focused economy in Washington state

Building a worker-focused economy in Washington state

At the state labor convention in Wenatchee, WSNA delegates helped advance a resolution to restore unions’ standing to represent their members in court and shaped debates over healthcare, immigration, and AI at work.

Aug. 14, 2026

The leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington

WSNA provides representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA has represented nurses in our state since 1908, leveraging our collective voice to successfully advocate with employers, state agencies and the state Legislature for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation and patient safety. For more than 110 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals and families in Washington.

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