Newsletter January 30, 2026
Posted Jan 30, 2026
We want to thank all the nurses that took time to fill out our survey about the Central and Mares Campus nurses becoming one unified bargaining unit. During this process we have been working hard to address many of your questions. In this week’s Newsletter we will answer a couple more as well as share the results of our survey!
Q: What parts of Central's contract would apply to Mares nurses if we agreed to an MOU that included Mares-specific terms?
Q: Don't Mares nurses want different holiday and weekend work rules from the ones we use at Central?
Q: If we ratify an agreement that has Mares-specific terms, will our vacation approval process change at Central?
Words from our peers
In our Newsletter you’ll also hear from a Labor & Delivery nurse, Megan Thrift who has worked at both campuses!
As well as an ED Nurse, Cori Godbey, who has also worked at both campuses!
Read more about that and the results of our survey in our Newsletter here!
Registration is now open!
WSNA Union Leadership Conference
April 26, 2026–April 28, 2026
Wenatchee Convention Center
121 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Now more than ever, unions need strong leaders like you. At Leadership, you’ll learn and grow, with some costume-party fun thrown in. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, deepen your leadership knowledge, and prepare for the challenges and victories ahead.
Nominate WSNA members who are showing up for their union every day
There are eight recognition awards presented at the WSNA Leadership Conference. Nominations must be received no later than Thursday, Feb. 26.
Please reach out to Laurie Robinson, if you would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities to attend Leadership.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or text Laurie Robinson, Nurse Representative, lrobinson@wsna.org, 206-620-4136.