Union

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

Got contract questions or concerns?

Come and speak with me. I will be in the seating area next to the Good Samaritan Starbucks Thursday, Aug. 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Michele Rose
WSNA Nurse Representative
1 (800) 231-8482, ext. 3012
mrose@wsna.org

Did you get your WSNA water bottle? If not...

Come to the window seating area next to the Good Samaritan Starbucks on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to receive the WSNA water bottle that we handed out during Nurses Week. If you have your bottle already, stop by if you have any contract questions or concerns.

Want to increase your knowledge of the contract and be more active in our local unit? We are looking to recruit a new local unit secretary. Krystal Young has left for a new career growth opportunity. If you are interested, please contact one of us, WSNA Nurse Representative Michele Rose, or stop by to learn about this wonderful leadership opportunity.

In solidarity,

LU Chair Marilyn Sterling, LU Vice Chair Cheryll Howe, LU Treasurer Aaron Bradley and LU Grievance Officer Dawn Morrell. 

Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Michele Rose at 1 (206) 575-7979, ext. 3012 or mrose@wsna.org.

Still got contract questions or concerns?

Let's talk. Come to the windowed seating area next to the Good Samaritan Starbucks on Thursday, April 26 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

In Solidarity,

Marilyn Sterling – LU Chair, Aaron Bradley – LU Treasurer, Krystal Young – LU Secretary and Dawn Morrell – LU Grievance Officer

Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Michele Rose at 1 (206) 575-7979, ext. 3012 or mrose@wsna.org.

Got contract concerns or questions?

We will be in the seating area next to the GS Starbucks on March 22 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Please come and chat with us.

In solidarity,

Marilyn Sterling – LU Chair, Aaron Bradley – LU Treasurer, Krystal Young – LU Secretary and Dawn Morrell – LU Grievance Officer

Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Michele Rose at 1 (206) 575-7979, ext. 3012 or mrose@wsna.org.

The Union is aware of the recently released PTO policy

It has been brought to the Association's attention that a “leadership council” is trying to implement changes to the PTO policy. The Association has contacted the MHS Good Samaritan Human Resource Consultant and is trying to get to the bottom of this. Some of the changes that this “leadership council” is trying to implement go against what was bargained in the contract, so stay tuned! Please review our contract regarding PTO. If you are getting push back from your management regarding lack of projected accrued PTO hours, only one person off at a time or that you must take at least a full week of PTO, please contact one of us or our WSNA nurse representative, Michele Rose.

In Solidarity,

Jena Slater - Chair, Marilyn Sterling - Vice Chair, Krystal Young - Secretary, Aaron “Montana” Bradley - Treasurer, Dawn Morrell- Grievance Officer

Michele Rose, WSNA Nurse Representative
1 (206) 575-7979, ext. 3012 or mrose@wsna.org

Advocacy: our professional duty and a protected right

Our nursing Code of Ethics calls upon nurses to promote and advocate for the protection of health, safety and right of our patients.

This means advocacy at the bedside for the individual patient as well as advocacy in Olympia and Washington, D.C., for public policy that promote safe and quality care.

Uninterrupted meal and rest breaks and limiting mandatory overtime means you can provide the highest quality patient care.

In addition to working to ensure that MultiCare provides real rest breaks to our nurses at Tacoma General and Good Samaritan Hospital, WSNA is also advocating for #breaks4nurses legislation in Olympia (House Bill 1715).

Take action to support #break4nurses

WSNA is aware that MultiCare and Bill Robertson released a letter to employees on Jan. 16, 2018 titled, “MultiCare Government Relations and Professional Advocacy.” In this letter, Mr. Robertson stated that prior to contacting legislators, employees must, “coordinate any potential contacts with elected official directly with Ingrid Mungia, Director of Government Relations for MultiCare Health System.” In addition, the letter instructs nurses to “inform Ingrid anytime one of these groups asks you to make contact with policymakers.”

Direct communication with your elected officials is considered by the Supreme Court to be protected concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act.

Let us be clear:

  • Nurses have the right to appeal to lawmakers and to advocate on specific issues/legislation such as our rest breaks bill.
  • Employers cannot require nurses to notify employers or coordinate response when contacting legislators.
  • Employers cannot prohibit or discriminate against nurses for advocating on issues and appealing to lawmakers.
  • Nurses cannot be required to divulge their union activities and communication to an employer.

Please contact WSNA immediately should you face any investigation or retaliation related to your protected activities.

Latest update on #breaks4nurses legislation: House passed HB 1715 which would guarantee uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, and close the mandatory overtime loophole. The bill passed 56 – 42 with bipartisan support.

Email your Senator to support #break4nurses

It’s not too late, join us in Olympia on Monday, Jan. 22, for Nurse Legislative Day and meet with your lawmakers face-to-face!

Michele Rose, RN
Good Samaritan Nurse Rep
206-575-7979 x3012
mrose@wsna.org