Chair
Crystal Anderson
Officers
Co-Chair
Randi Neff
Secretary
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Treasurer
Michele Christianson
Grievance Officer
Rosie Robertson
Membership Officer
Katie Mahony
WSNA staff contact
WSNA staff contact
Brenda Balogh, BSN, RN
Nurse Representative
Crystal Doll
WSNA Organizer
Latest update
NICU per diems have a TA!
Posted Apr 18, 2024
Congratulations to the NICU per diem staff, who came to a TA on their first contract 4/17/24! They are the first and only group of per diems to be represented within Tacoma General and Mary Bridge, an amazing accomplishment!
The contract language guarantees current wages and premiums, ensures that no changes can be made to work schedules or availability, and recognizes NICU per diem nurses as part of the NICU bargaining unit. More importantly, it provides just cause, progressive discipline, and access to the grievance process which was previously unavailable.
This contract will be in the form of an MOU that is added to the NICU bargaining unit CBA. In order to adopt the MOU, the entire bargaining unit will be able to review and a vote on approval. The date of the vote is pending, but more information will be coming soon. Keep an eye on your email for updates!
Congratulations per diem nurses!
If you have additional questions please feel free to contact your nurse rep, Brenda Balogh, at bbalogh@wsna.org.
Previous updates
It's time to stand united
Mar 12, 2024
NICU Per Diem Nurses Started Bargaining!
Jan 17, 2024
Please welcome your new officers!
Jan 08, 2024
Mandatory Floating
Dec 08, 2023
Staffing Plan Discussion
Nov 17, 2023
WSNA Wins Election: NICU Per Diem RNs Unanimously Vote to Join WSNA
Nov 08, 2023
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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.
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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 to access our courses and earn CNE contact hours.