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Co-Chair

Christen Siedler, RN, BSN

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732-996-7532

Secretary

Christina Fowler, RN

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Treasurer

Ron Brutton, RN, BSN

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Grievance Officer

Kristine Browne, BSN, RN

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919-971-1171

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Latest update

A Brief Friday Update

A Note of Thanks

As some of you have probably heard, Mari Stewart has resigned her position from the WSNA Board. Mari’s advocacy, knowledge, and persistence will be missed. We wish her well on her next adventure and want to sincerely thank her for the time and effort she gave to our nurses and our unit.

Survey

Nurses are known for speaking up for their patients, now it’s time to speak up for yourselves. The negotiations survey is open and is the best opportunity for you to communicate your priorities to the negotiating team as they prepare.

The survey  is now out, and QR codes will be posted around the hospital so you can easily participate. If you have questions about the survey, please reach out to or speak with one of the unit officers or call your nurse rep.

Cafeteria Time

Robin, your WSNA representative, will be on site in the employee portion of the cafeteria on Monday, March 16, from 1 – 2:30 pm. Stop by to say hello, ask questions, share feedback, or just check to see if there is any candy left.

In the Background

As you are all aware, there are multiple issues we are addressing in the background. The officers continue to work through these challenges, and we hope to have updates on many of these issues soon. As information becomes available, we will share it with you.

And if you have read this far, we should mention that there is now a vacancy in the officer group. If you have questions about what serving as an officer looks like (time commitment, responsibilities, etc.), please reach out. We would love to work with you.

Have a good weekend.

In solidarity,
Christen Siedler, RN, BSN – Co-Chair
Christina Fowler, RN – Secretary
Ron Brutton, RN, BSN – Treasurer
Kristine Browne, BSN, RN – Grievance Officer

For questions or concerns, contact your officers or your Nurse Representative:
rcully@wsna.org.

Previous updates

WSNA union news

Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.

February 17, 2026

Big contract wins for Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU nurses

Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.

February 17, 2026

Selection process for WSNA’s next Executive Director

The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.

February 16, 2026

Resources and tools

Document unsafe conditions

If you find yourself in a situation that you believe creates unsafe conditions for patients or for you, you should complete a Staffing Complaint / ADO Form as soon as possible.

By completing the form, you will help make the problem known to management, creating an opportunity for the problem to be addressed. Additionally, you will be documenting the facts, which may be helpful to you later if there is a negative outcome.

WSNA also uses your ADO forms to track the problems occurring in your facility. When you and your coworkers take the important step of filling out an ADO form, you are helping to identify whether there is a pattern of unsafe conditions for you or your patients at your facilities. This information is used by your conference committee, staffing committee, and WSNA labor staff to improve your working conditions.

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Representation rights

As a union member, you have the right to have a representative present in any meetings with management that could potentially lead to disciplinary action against you.

If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:

If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.

Find out more about this crucial right and how to exercise it to ensure your fair treatment and protection.

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Continuing education offerings

Enhance your professional competency with WSNA's free online courses.

Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.

Visit cne.wsna.org