You Have a New Contract!

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We are excited to report that the contract was ratified on Thursday, August 17, 2023, by an overwhelming majority of bargaining unit members.  Special thanks to Andrea Toth for certifying the ballot count.  We want to thank so many of you for supporting your team by showing up to the vote and engaging in thorough discussions with us about the ins-and-outs of the changes.

Keep an eye out for your 10% raise in next month's paychecks, including retroactive pay to the 1st of August! The rest of the contract will go into effect starting November 1st, 2023.

In solidarity from your Bargaining Team,
Adrian Fewing, Chair
Heather Bush, Vice Chair
Mary Wexman, Grievance Officer
Kate Scherer, Grievance Officer

New WSNA Treasurer

More good news!  Nadia Brown has stepped up to serve as the local unit Treasurer.  Nadia was duly appointed on August 17 by the current WSNA Officers.  Congratulations to Nadia!

New Nurse Staffing Committee Members

Heather Bush will represent Diagnostic Intervention, and Lori Hrovath will represent the Surgical Services.  Thanks for your service!  We still have a vacancy for an ICU representative.

For any questions, please contact WSNA Nurse Representative Grace Jones at gjones@wsna.org.


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