American Medical Response

What does this mean for AMR registered nurses?

Our contract language determines what you can and cannot do. As a result, WSNA must recommend that all registered nurses, in the event of a strike, report to their designated areas as assigned. Registered nurses are not allowed to boycott their duties or refuse to cross the picket line.

While nurses will continue to have to perform their duties, we want Teamsters to feel supported and receive a fair contract. The members, leaders and staff of WSNA will work to assist in every way possible so that they have a positive outcome.

For questions specific to the Teamster’s strike and your role, please contact WSNA Nurse Representative Terri Williams, MS, RN at twilliams@wsna.org.

In Unity,

Terri Williams, MS, RN and Ed Zercher, BSN, RN
WSNA Nurse Representatives

Please welcome WSNA Nurse Representative Terri Williams, MS, RN. Beginning Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, Terri will be taking over all new issues as they arise at American Medical Response. I will finish up most of the outstanding matters to their conclusion and assist Terri in the coming months, as needed.

Terri can be reached at twilliams@wsna.org or 206-575-7979, ext. 3058.

It has been a pleasure working with all of the AMR RNs. I am continuing my work here at WSNA as a nurse representative with a few new assignments. I will miss the AMR nurses but know you will be in good hands with Terri.

All my best to you,

Ed Zercher, BSN, RN
WSNA Nurse Rep
206-575-7979, ext. 3022
ezercher@wsna.org

Your WSNA negotiation team of registered nurses has met with AMR management and administration for our first scheduled bargaining session on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Both sides exchanged initial proposals and had discussions around those proposals. Our next bargaining date is scheduled for Jan. 22 and 23. We will have lengthy discussions around economics at that time and have more to share with the bargaining unit.

It is not too late to be a part of the negotiation team representing you and your colleagues on important contract issues!

If you have questions, comments or concerns about our contract, please contact Nurse Representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org.

In unity,

Your WSNA Negotiation Team of Registered Nurses

We, your WSNA negotiation team, have met for a second time on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Together with WSNA Attorney Lane Toensmeier and Representative Ed Zercher, we went through the contract and surveys and further narrowed our priorities for our upcoming bargaining sessions.

We were not only able to identify several of our priorities but we also now have a strategy in place to ensure an outcome that all RNs will be able to support.

We want you to know that it is your feedback and survey responses that are directing our priorities and decisions.

United we bargain, divided we beg.

In solidarity,

Your 2018 WSNA Negotiations Team: Dave McClure, RN and Mark Strohbusch, RN

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org.

We are thrilled that four RNs have expressed interest in being on this year’s negotiation team. We reviewed the survey responses, considered recent grievances and ULP as part of this comprehensive review. We also reviewed the current contract looking for articles in need of updating.

A big thanks to Dave McClure for his contributions to our discussions.

Your priorities are driven by your survey responses, the recent history of employer application of contract and one-on-one conversations with members and leaders. We will be meeting with WSNA attorney Lane Toensmeier in the next couple of weeks to set priorities and set a bargaining strategy.

We are looking at dates in late November to begin negotiations with the employer.

Feel free to reach out to WSNA Representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org with any questions or concerns that you may have.

The current contract between WSNA and American Medical Response expires Dec. 31, 2018. This survey is the first step in our preparation for contract negotiations. Your input is critical in determining our priorities as we head to the bargaining table. It is vital that we know your issues and concerns prior to the start of the negotiations.

Take a moment to complete this survey now. The survey can be found here and has been sent to all members via email. The power of representation comes from the willingness of registered nurses to unite; our strength is in unity! Remember, in order for WSNA to be an effective, strong, influential voice for you at the negotiation table, we need your support and involvement.

For additional questions or concerns, please contact WSNA Nurse Representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org.

Surveys need to be completed by 5 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 19.