WSNA is planning a critical bargaining unit action on January 26, 2026, from 830–1030 a.m. We will begin meeting prior to the event at the Richland Public Library in the Doris Roberts Gallery. This date is intentional and important.

If we make sufficient progress at the bargaining table, this gathering will serve as a contract vote. If progress remains limited, the event will move forward as an Informational Picket to publicly educate our community about the issues Kadlec nurses are fighting for safe staffing, real break relief, workplace safety, and fair wages.

We are asking every bargaining unit member to plan now to attend and sign a picket pledge card to indicate that you will attend. Your presence sends a clear message about how serious nurses are about winning a contract that protects both caregivers and patients.

❓ What Is an Informational Picket?

An informational picket is a lawful, peaceful action where nurses gather outside of work hours to inform the public and community about issues affecting patient care, nurse safety, and working conditions. Staff will gather on the public sidewalks outside Kadlec holding signs and making our voices heard together. It looks very much like a strike, but it is not a strike, and nurses continue to work their scheduled shifts, but it is a powerful way to make our concerns visible and to show that Kadlec nurses are united and engaged in the fight for a fair contract. By standing together, holding signs, and speaking with the public, nurses send a clear message that these issues matter and that meaningful solutions are needed at the bargaining table.

In solidarity, Your WSNA Bargaining Team

Meri Bukovisnky- CDU, WSNA Chair
Crystal Rivera- ED, Member at Large
Milari Romero- ICU, Member at Large
Franklin Alvarez- 7RP
Andrew Blake- Cath Lab
Kelsi Duncan- NICU
Deborah Langston- PACU, Grievance officer
Anita Dennis- PACU, Grievance officer
Jamie White- 9RP, Secretary/Treasurer

Questions? Contact your Bargaining Team Members or WSNA Nurse Representative Jennifer Jackson jjackson@wsna.org