WSNA local unit officers are elected by the union nurse members every three years. WSNA Officers work in collaboration with the Nurse Representative to advocate for bargaining unit nurses. WSNA provides training for each of these roles. You may nominate yourself or someone you feel would fill the role well. After nominations close, we will confirm willingness to serve, and mail ballot elections will be held.

Officer Positions include: Chairperson; Co-Chairperson; Secretary/Treasurer; Membership Officer and Grievance Officer

Duties of Officers:

1. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the unit and be an ex officio member, with vote, of all committees, except the Nominating Committee.
   
   
2. The Co-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the chairperson in the absence of the chairperson and shall perform other duties as may be assigned.
   
   
3. The positions of Secretary/Treasurer is combined and held by one person. This person will keep record of meeting notes and finance reports and be responsible for processing vouchers.
   
   
4. The Membership Officer will assist in the process of welcoming new members and introduce them to WSNA.
   
   
5. The Grievance Officer shall be the liaison between the unit and WSNA to advise and assist WSNA in the Association's dealings with the Employer concerning grievances.

WSNA Officers work in collaboration with the Nurse Representative to advocate for bargaining unit nurses working for Fresenius. WSNA provides training for each of these roles. You may nominate yourself or someone you feel would fill the role well.

It will only take a few minutes to submit your nominations electronically here no later than November 18, 2022.

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Janet Stewart at jstewart@wsna.org.