We are about six weeks away from beginning negotiations on a new contract at Tacoma General. While bargaining dates are not yet finalized, our team is selected, our prep sessions are scheduled, and we are ready to fight for the strongest contract possible for every nurse at TG.

Between now and the start of negotiations, we all have an important role to play. Our strength at the table comes from our unity in the workplace. That is why we are hosting a Bargaining Boot Camp on October 4. This event will cover everything you need to know about the contract campaign and how we win the improvements our nurses and patients deserve. The location will be kid and pet friendly, so bring your family and save the date. More details to follow soon.

Bargaining Prep

Your bargaining team begins negotiations prep on September 9 and September 19. These sessions will set the priorities for our contract proposals, based directly on the results of the pre-negotiation survey. If you haven’t yet completed the survey, please do so today. Your voice is how we set our priorities, and we need every nurse at TG to be heard.

Bargaining Team Spotlight: Jaime Cary

This week we highlight team member Jaime Cary:

“Hi everyone! My name’s Jaime. I came to nursing after a career as a river guide, and three years ago I found my home in Labor & Delivery. I love this work and am passionate about patient safety and making sure nurses have the support they need. I’m excited to fight for stronger protections and systemic support for TG nurses and the patients we serve.”

Step Up and Get Involved

We are building a campaign that takes all of us. Right now, we especially need a leader to attend new employee orientation every other Monday for about an hour. This is a simple but powerful way to welcome new nurses into our union and build our strength.

If you are interested in getting more involved in bargaining or union leadership, please connect with a local officer, Nurse Rep Jared at JRichardson@WSNA.org, or Organizer Sam Scholl at SScholl@WSNA.org.

Together, we have the power to make Tacoma General a safer, stronger place to work and to provide the care our patients deserve.

In Solidarity,
Therese Juntunen, NTICU
Michelle Stevenson, 5/6 MSICU/PCU
Sarah Huber, Emergency Department
Christina Nicholson, Resource RN
George Murray, NTICU
Marc Jebousek, Emergency Department
Anna Vermaire, Pulse Cardiac Short Stay
Anna Glorioso-Kaufmann, Operating Room
Jaime Cary, Labor and Delivery
Rachel Ballou-Church, Medical Oncology

Questions? Contact one of your officers, one of your bargaining team members, or Nurse Rep Jared Richardson (jrichardson@wsna.org).