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We have reached a tentative agreement on a meal waiver!

On January 1, there were some changes to the Meal and Rest Break law in Washington state. Those changes required that your WSNA representatives bargain with Kindred over a new waiver form.  Some of the changes include that you can waive the timing of your meals. Previously, your first meal had to start within 2-5 hours of your start time. Now, you can waive that and elect to take it between 3 hours of the start of your shift and 2 hours before the end of your shift. This provides flexibility for nurses who prefer to take a later meal.  You are also able to waive your second (or third if applicable) meal period. You always have the right to revoke all or part of your waiver at any time and the hospital cannot coerce you in regard to signing or revoking a waiver.

We are happy to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement! We will be conducting a virtual vote from March 5 at 6 am to March 6 at noon!  You can vote virtually any time during these hours. All members in good standing (that is, current dues-paying members) will receive a unique online ballot to the same email address on file with WSNA at 0600 (6 AM). If you do not receive a ballot at 0600 on March 5, please check your junk and spam email. If you still don’t see a ballot, contact your WSNA Rep!

You can find a copy of the waiver here and a copy will be provided for viewing with your virtual ballot.  If you would like to talk about this waiver with your nurse rep or Josh Derius, your local unit chair, please reach out with any questions you may have.

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Sara Frey, JD, BSN, RN, at sfrey@wsna.org 

Previous updates

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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