Well, not a lot happened on Monday… MultiCare only agreed to 2 tentative agreements.

Your bargaining team showed up at 0800 on Monday and didn’t leave until nearly 7 PM.

 MultiCare made minimal movement at the bargaining table. They increased their wage proposal by ¼ of a percent in year two, to bring their wage proposal to 3% in year 1, 3.25% in year 2 and 3% in year 3. MultiCare held firm on takeaways like cutting the existing evening shift differential for a majority of hours worked framework, decreasing severance pay for nurses with 15+ years of experience, taking away educational funds for per diem nurses, dissolving guaranteed staffing plan additional resources under the staffing MOU and made no movement on increasing premiums. Management stated that they didn’t feel like discussing ratios and made it clear that they don’t think Good Sam nurses deserve the same wages as Auburn or staffing standards as TG.

On the other hand, your bargaining team continues to fight for the priorities that you told us to fight for! We are fighting for nurse to patient ratios, ending CANM monopolization of bargaining unit work and wages that enable you to live and thrive in this community!

Sign the Petition!  

Thank you to everyone who has signed the petition so far! You can find a copy of the petition on our Local Unit Homepage here. Remember – if it’s appropriate to talk about baseball, it’s appropriate to talk about union activities like signing the petition.

Per Diems – if you can’t make it to the hospital to physically sign a petition, you can still make your support to the bargaining team known! If you write “I stand with my bargaining team” and sign your name, you can send a picture of that to GSHaction@wsna.org or 206-553-9794 and your signature will be added to the petition.

Observe Bargaining: Next Negotiations are 3/31 and 4/13

Come see what negotiations look like for yourself! Observers are crucial to keeping the negotiations process open and transparent. Negotiations will take place at MultiCare University starting at 10am. Stay for a few hours or the whole day – we'll provide lunch!

If you’d like to observe any of these negotiation dates, reach out to WSNA Organizer Grace at glamonte@wsna.org or 206-553-9794.

Sip and Chat 3/26

While we are in negotiations, bargaining team members will be hosting informal union meetings with WSNA members. “Sip and Chats” will occur every Thursday from 2000-2100 while we are in negotiations. Click the button to join via Microsoft Teams or call in (206) 485-2614; Passcode: 44078739# to join.

Your WSNA Bargaining Team is requesting that EVERY NURSE wear their WSNA T-Shirt at work (especially on Friday’s & bargaining days)! We also have “I Support My Bargaining Team" buttons and stickers available. We have ordered more shirts that will be here soon. Send us your pictures so that we can share on social media and be sure to tag us on Instagram.

If you are told to take off stickers, buttons, or T-Shirts, ask if discipline could result if you don’t take off the item. If the supervisor says yes, take off the item and please file an ADO.

Learn More about Joining the Contract Action Team  

If you want to make sure your unit stays in the loop during negotiations and support our bargaining team, consider joining our Contract Action Team! You’ll be added to a group of nurses across the hospital that coordinate actions and ensure every nurse knows what’s happening at bargaining.

Good Sam Co-Chair Ilia says, “Are you looking to be more active in the union, but not sure where to start? Join the contract action team! Safe staffing, fair pay, and break nurses directly impact the care we have on patients. This is how we advocate for our patients and ourselves.”  

For more information, reach out to a member of the bargaining team or WSNA Organizer Grace at glamonte@wsna.org/206-553-9794

WSNA Leadership Conference Sponsorship

Your Local Unit Officers are sponsoring 10 members in good standing to attend the WSNA Leadership Conference next month. This will include sponsorship for the cost of conference registration, hotel accommodation, food and mileage reimbursement. The conference in Wenatchee, Washington, from April 26-28. You can expect to hear from dynamic guest speakers and to have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions. If you are interested in attending, reach out to WSNA Treasurer Aaron Bradley at plankeye02@juno.com. Follow the link to learn more https://www.wsna.org/calendar/event/865479/union-leadership-conference-2026.

Become a member, make our voice Stronger! https://www.wsna.org/membership/application

You’ve dedicated time, money – and a lot of yourself – to achieve your success. Protect your career and financial future. Don’t let a lawsuit or licensure complaint jeopardize all you’ve worked to accomplish! WSNA recommends that all of our members carry NSO malpractice insurance! It’s affordable and you’ll be glad you have it when you need it! www.nso.com.

Contact membership@wsna.org if you are not getting emails from WSNA. Also, please remember to check your junk mail!

In Solidarity,

Your Bargaining Team: Co-Chair Savanah James, PCU; Treasurer Aaron Bradley, Palliative Care; Secretary Mindy Groven, PACU; Grievance Officer Emalie Hobi, ED; Jordan Goakey, Family Birth; Nicole Mandeville, ICU; Jennifer Hudson, ED; Jacqueline Dynes, ICU.

Please contact Travis Elmore Nelson, WSNA Nurse Rep, at telmore@WSNA.org or 206-575-7979 ext. 3117 with questions or to find out what you can do to get a fair contract!