Chair
Crystal Anderson
Officers
Co-Chair
Randi Neff
Secretary
Open
Treasurer
Michele Christianson
Grievance Officer
Rosie Robertson
Membership Officer
Open
WSNA staff contact
WSNA staff contact
Jared Richardson, MN, RN
Nurse Representative
Contract
Latest update
Meal and Rest Break Bargaining
Posted Dec 12, 2025
Tacoma General, Mary Bridge NICU, and Good Samaritan continue to bargain in good faith with MultiCare, and we remain committed to a productive and respectful negotiation process. While bargaining continues, we have agreed that the current status quo regarding meal and rest breaks will remain fully in place.
As part of this understanding, no WSNA-represented employee will be required to work thirteen-hour (13) shifts to accommodate meal and rest breaks while we work through the negotiating process. This agreement provides stability and clarity for staff as discussions move forward.
We remain optimistic that we can reach an agreement on meal waivers that protects WSNA nurses while maintaining current practices.
Questions? Please contact one of your officers or your WSNA Nurse Representative.
Previous updates
Shortened Session, Big Gap
Dec 11, 2025
It’s Time to Take Action
Dec 03, 2025
WSNA Food Drive: Every Nurse, Every Unit, Standing Together
Nov 21, 2025
Bargaining Update - 41 Days
Nov 20, 2025
Let’s Talk About Meal Waivers
Nov 05, 2025
No Mandatory Floating Outside the NICU? We Won’t Say BOO to That
Oct 31, 2025
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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.
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.
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.