NW hospital has indicated that they wish to switch to a self-scheduling model stating it will cut down on “balancing” the schedule each time. Nurses would submit preferences however, management would still have to balance the schedule depending on those selections and there would be no guarantee one would receive their preferences. There may be advantages with each system depending on an individual’s preferences and situation. Some examples might be that with a set pattern, you know in advance what your schedule will be so there is more predictability. With self-scheduling you may have more flexibility but less predictability with each schedule. WSNA has demanded to bargain over this matter. Please assist us in this matter by taking this very short survey.

Questions? Please contact one of the local unit officers or WSNA Nurse Representative Sara Frey, sfrey@wsna.org.