Nurses rally before advisory strike vote against Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma General nurses rallied ahead of an advisory strike vote, urging MultiCare to invest in patient care and end unfair labor practices.
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Nurse rest and meal break lawsuit settlement at St. Joe’s in Tacoma includes $5 million in back pay
St. Joseph will pay $5 million in back pay for missed breaks and establish a “block break relief” system to ensure that nurses get uninterrupted rest periods, and has committed to hiring additional break relief nurses to safely care for patients while nurses take their rest and meal breaks.
With Tacoma General failing to address dangerous, chronic understaffing, RNs head back to bargaining table Nov. 15
Nurses at Tacoma General Hospital head back into mediation tomorrow demanding that the hospital address the severe, chronic staffing concerns that imperil patient safety at the hospital.
Tacoma General nurses say “NO” to voluntary overtime, extra shifts Nov. 10-17
This concerted union action is in response to MultiCare’s ongoing illegal actions against the nurses, as well as its refusal to address staffing issues and break coverage in a way that supports the safe care of patients at the hospital.
Seattle Children’s nurses, hospital management reach tentative agreement
Seattle Children's nurses reached a tentative three-year agreement with wage increases, outpatient overtime pay, and paid parental leave.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hundreds of Seattle Children’s nurses to picket hospital Sept. 13, noon to 3 p.m.
Seattle Children's nurses planned a Sept. 13, 2016, picket calling for better staffing and safe, high-quality care.
Tacoma General nurses rally for better health care, fair contract
Tacoma General nurses rallied for a fair contract and action on patient safety and staffing concerns.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Yakima Regional RNs “Caring for Our Community” BBQ and Rally July 25
Yakima Regional nurses invited their community to a July 25, 2016, barbecue and rally supporting their community hospital.
WSNA Statement of Support for VA Rule Change as Regards Utilization of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
WSNA supported a proposed VA rule expanding veterans' access to care from advanced practice registered nurses.
PRESS RELEASE: UW Medical Center Nurses Vote In Fair Share Language for Their Union
SEATTLE – (July 8, 2016) The registered nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center voted by a significant majority to add Fair Share Membership language to the collective bargaining agreement that covers the 1,600 registered nurses who work there.