Julie Bielau
425-417-4369
Posted Jul 11, 2025
Our bargaining team, who led the charge during the 10 negotiation sessions, secured an agreement they can confidently recommend for a YES vote. They achieved wages higher than those of St. Joseph's and fought off the takeaways PeaceHealth was demanding until the very end.
Our bargaining team spent all 10 days of negotiations and countless hours on preparation, keeping all PIMC nurses informed about what was happening at the table and what we all needed to do to show our solidarity. Now, we can show our appreciation for their hard work that led to a great contract by donating PTO to them.
Our ratification will be an electronic vote held on July 24 and 25. Watch for more details!
In Solidarity,
Your bargaining team
Lesley Preysz – ED
Morgan Timmons – ED
Julie Bielau – PACU
Zanna Cochran – Clinic
Chris Wachholz – Per Diem
Contact on of your team members or WSNA Nurse Rep Barbara Friesen (bfriesen@wsna.org) with questions.
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