Our team worked late into the night trying to negotiate a contract we could proudly recommend to you. Despite our best efforts, PeaceHealth continues to demand takeaways that are unacceptable. Here's where things stand:

PeaceHealth’s Unfair Demands

Cutting Our PTO Cap
PeaceHealth wants to reduce our PTO cap from 600 hours to just 1.5 times a nurse's annual accrual.

• St. Joe’s still has a 600-hour cap and EIB.
  Yet, PeaceHealth insists PIMC nurses must give this up to get a deal.

Changing Shift Differential Rules

• They want to base shift differential on the “majority of the shift” instead of actual hours worked.
  • This would cut day shift nurses’ 11% differential for their last 4 hours.
  • St. Joe’s contract doesn’t have this rule.
    PeaceHealth continues to push this change anyway.

Management is trying to force changes that take away provisions of our contract to get wage increases PIMC nurses deserve.

It’s Time to Stand Together

PeaceHealth needs to see that PIMC nurses won’t accept takeaways. We are ready to stand strong and united for a fair contract.

We are currently scheduled to resume mediation with Management on Thursday, July 10.  With the contract expiring on June 30, we know nurses will have questions about what your rights and protections are while we continue negotiating for a new contract. Please know this: Management is obligated to “maintain the status quo” (i.e. keep wages and working conditions the same as they are now) while we continue negotiating. We will continue to share updates, and appreciate everyone’s solidarity as we continue to reject takeaways and bargain a fair contract.

Informational Picket: Coming Soon!

The support has been incredible—nearly every nurse signed the pledge to join the informational picket! If you’re wondering what an informational picket is, check out our FAQ.

Stay tuned for exact time and location details!

Join Us in the 4th of July Parade!

Let’s celebrate our strength and unity on Independence Day!

This year’s Friday Harbor 4th of July Parade theme is “Hometown Heroes”—and who deserves that recognition more than the nurses of San Juan Island?

• All nurses—hospital, clinic, school, retired, and home health—are welcome!
• Wear your WSNA T-shirt, or anything blue, bring your spirit, and walk with pride as one united group.
• Our WSNA Local Unit Officers are collecting pledges from nurses who want to join.

Let’s show our island—and PeaceHealth—how much heart and strength our nurses have!

Contact a bargaining team member and sign the pledge to join us in the Parade!

Lesley Preysz – ED
Morgan Timmons – ED
Julie Bielau – PACU
Zanna Cochran – Clinic
Chris Wachholz – Per Diem

Together, we can fight for the fair wages, security, and respect we and our patients deserve.