November 2026 Newsletter

In This Issue:

• Next Wage Increase
• Staffing Concerns; Break Coverage
• WSNA Stewards
• Remember to Vote
• Cafeteria Time/Holiday Food Drive
• More Upcoming Events

Next Wage Increase

Per the WSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract) - Effective first full pay period following November 1, 2026: a 4% across the board increase will be made. 

This increase will begin with the November 8th pay period; and will show in your November 27th paycheck.  Please make sure your paychecks are accurate. 

Staffing Concerns; Break Coverage

If you have staffing concerns, tell us about it on the electronic Assignment Despite Objection (ADO) Staffing Concern form. We discuss these concerns at the Hospital Staffing Committee meeting and work to find resolutions for the problems. Staffing should follow the approved matrices around the clock, not just at the beginning of the shift. Be sure to indicate the census, expected staff and actual staff so we can see if the hospital is in compliance. 

Be sure to record and attest to missed meal and rest breaks in the time and attendance system. This is important to provide accurate data for us to know if the facility is providing adequate break relief. Report missed meal and rest breaks on the ADOS. Buddy breaks are discouraged because it may double a nurse's assignment, thus putting the staffing matrix out of compliance. 

WSNA Stewards

As we gear up for contract negotiations in 2027, we need more union stewards to help us be in closer contact with our members. The more union leaders we have, the stronger our bargaining unit will be. Steward training will be provided. We may ask you to keep nurses informed about bargaining or upcoming actions, to keep your unit WSNA bulletin boards up to date and more. 

The next Steward training will be December 1st at 7 p.m. Scan the QR code below to RSVP.  For more information, contact WSNA Membership Officer Nikki Paulson, [email protected] or contact WSNA Organizer Samuel School, [email protected]. 

Make your voice heard by November 3! Remember to VOTE!

Decisions made at the ballot box affect nurses, our patients, and the future of healthcare. Make sure your voice is heard by voting early! 

You can see the WSNA PAC endorsements at https://www.wsna.org/news/2026/2026-pac-endorsements.

You can see the WSLC Washington State Labor Council endorsements here:  Political Action - Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

Cafeteria Time - WSNA Holiday Food Drive November 19 

Please drop by the Hospital Cafeteria on Thursday November 19 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to visit with your WSNA Nurse Representative, Organizer and Officers. We'd like to ask every nurse to come by and drop off at least one non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. When we work together, we can take care of our community.

 More Important Dates 

• 2027 Lobby Day is on February 4, 2027: Join us at WSNA’s 44th annual WSNA member lobby day for empowerment and advocacy, and shape the future of healthcare in our state.
  • We invite WSNA members to join us for WSNA’s 2027 Lobby Day in Olympia on Thursday, February 4 starting at 7:30 am with breakfast at DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia. This will be followed by an education and training session designed to prepare nurses with everything you need to speak with legislators.
  • To register, follow this link. Registration closes on December 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT
  • Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
     
• WSNA General Assembly is on April 13, 2027: Save the date for the 2027 WSNA General Assembly, where members come together to help shape the future of their association.
  • As WSNA's highest governing body, General Assembly gives members a voice in setting the association's direction. Members debate and vote on resolutions that establish WSNA's priorities and help determine what the association will focus on over the next two years.
  • Additional details, including the agenda, participation information, and proposed resolutions, will be announced as the event approaches.

Questions/Concerns?
WSNA Nurse Representative Janet Stewart: [email protected]

Want to be more involved?
WSNA Organizer Sam Scholl:  [email protected] 

Become a union member : Together we are Stronger
Link membership app: Membership application - WSNA

Contract, Updates and Union Leadership information can be found here:  
link LUHP: EvergreenHealth - WSNA

 Ask a WSNA co-worker to invite you to our private Facebook group.