MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

When: Friday, Feb. 22 from 9-11 a.m.
Where: Pierce County Nurses Assoc. office (223 Tacoma Ave S, 98402)

This event is for you if:

1. You are a WSNA elected officer or grievance officer who has not yet had this training (officers learn how to attend investigatory meetings).
2. You have already had grievance officer training and would like a refresher.
3. You have lots of experience with the grievance process and are willing to share your knowledge and experience with those new to the role.
4. You have an interest in advocating for your colleagues in investigations and would like to learn more.

Your colleagues need your advocacy and support!

RNs from various Tacoma-area facilities will be attending and space is limited. You must pre-register for this training.

Register today with WSNA Nurse Rep Sydne James at SJames@wsna.org. Include your name, contact info and where you work.

Please be on time!

Please welcome your new WSNA nurse representative, Barbara Friesen, MS, BSN, RN.

Beginning Jan. 4, 2019, Barbara Friesen will take over all new issues as they arise at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. Barbara can be reached at bfriesen@wsna.org or 206-575-7979, ext. 3056. I will assist Barbara with this transition in the coming months as needed.

For those of you who have matters that I have been assisting you with, I will continue working with you until resolution.

Although I will no longer be the WSNA nurse representative for you at Good Samaritan Hospital, my work continues as a WSNA nurse representative.

It has been both an honor and a pleasure working with all of you and I wish you the best. I know you will be in good hands with Barbara.

Sincerely,

Michele Rose, BSN, RN
WSNA Nurse Representative
mrose@wsna.org

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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