Update - January 31, 2023

In this issue:

  • Union Solidarity
  • Interested in becoming more involved with your union?
  • New Job Posting for RN Resource Transporter

WSNA “Sip and Chat” continues Thursdays 8-9 p.m.

Union Solidarity

Our first day of contract negotiations is February 1, and we need EVERYONE wearing your WSNA shirts to show our solidarity! Wear your shirt on “Blue Fridaysand bargaining days, and sticker up with an “I Support My Bargaining Team” sticker that are being distributed. Take a picture with your shirts and stickers and post to our Instagram @gshnurses. Be careful not to show patient privacy in the pics.

We are working with WSNA Unit Reps to get the shirts delivered to you. Please order your shirt ASAP so we can deliver one for you. Use this link to order: https://forms.office.com/r/cvr3xqKQ4f.

Upcoming T-Shirt and Sticker Up Days:

Wednesday February 1 (bargaining)
Friday February 3
Thursday February 16 (bargaining)
Friday February 17
Thursday February 23 (bargaining)
Friday February 24

Interested in becoming more involved with your union?

Please let us know if you may be interested in making our union stronger. Fill out this brief form and WSNA Organizer Grace will be in touch with you.

New Job Posting for RN Resource Transporter

See Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for New RN Resource Transporter position and job description for this bargaining unit position. This position is currently posted on the MCH intranet. Shifts are 12 hours and 0.6 FTE and 0.9 FTE offered. Pay is current WSNA hourly wage + $5.00 per hour.

Requirements:

  • 2 years PCU, high acuity telemetry or ICU experience
  • BLS/ACLS required
  • NIHSS Certification
  • Procedural Sedation Certification

WSNA “Sip and Chat” continues Thursdays 8-9 p.m.

Join your WSNA Nurse Representative and local unit leaders so we can hear your questions and concerns.

Topics can be anything from staffing, to contract negotiations, to whatever is on your mind.

Meetings will be virtual on Teams.

WSNA “Sip and Chat” continues Thursdays 8-9 p.m.

Join your WSNA Nurse Representative and local unit leaders so we can hear your questions and concerns.

Topics can be anything from staffing, to contract negotiations, to whatever is on your mind.

Meetings will be virtual on Teams.

Questions/Comments:

Janet Stewart, WSNA Nurse Representative
jstewart@wsna.org (253) 735-6484

Grace LaMonte, WSNA Organizer
glamonte@wsna.org (206) 553-9794


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