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Officers

Chair

Mari Stewart RN

ICU, CMSRN

530-514-0351

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Co-Chair

Christen Siedler, RN, BSN

ED ICU

732-996-7532

Secretary

Christina Fowler, RN

Birth Center

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Treasurer

Ron Brutton, RN, BSN

ED

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Grievance Officer

Kristine Browne, BSN, RN

ED

919-971-1171

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Latest update

Update February 27, 2028

Hello Island Nurses,

This update is brief, but that does not mean there isn’t significant activity underway. WSNA is currently interviewing for a new Executive Director. Multiple grievances are in process, and preparation for bargaining is ongoing. If you are interested in participating in any of these processes or have questions, please reach out. In the meantime, below is the news you can use.

Hospital Staffing Committee (HSC) Update

There was meaningful progress at the HSC meeting earlier this month. Based on ADOs filed by nurses, we were able to demonstrate a pattern of missed breaks. Leadership acknowledged the trend and agreed to have managers work with their local units to develop systems to ensure nurses are able to take their breaks.

This is a clear example of frontline reporting driving measurable change. Data trending matters.

What this means for you:

  • Know your staffing plan. It should be posted on your unit in a public location. If you cannot locate it, please email an officer or me directly.
  • The plans should be available online through the Department of Health here. DOH has not yet updated the website, but that is expected to be updated soon.
  • Any break coverage system must never drop staffing below the minimum required in your unit plan. If staffing falls below minimum—even briefly—that is a violation for the shift.
  • Continue filing ADOs when appropriate. Ongoing tracking will be essential to verify whether these solutions are effective.

Questions are welcome.

Critical Access Hospital Discussion

Island Hospital is evaluating conversion to Critical Access Hospital status. Attend update meetings and stay informed. If you have concerns or questions about how this may impact nursing practice, staffing, or patient care, communicate them to your officers or nurse representative.

Negotiations

The negotiations survey remains live.

Please complete the survey if you have not already.

Take the survey

This survey guides the bargaining team’s priorities. It is your first and most direct opportunity to influence negotiations.

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

Have a good weekend.

In solidarity,

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

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