Contract vote update and upcoming meetings

Yesterday, the WSNA members at PeaceHealth St. John rejected the proposed contract.

We have scheduled 2 days of meetings to discuss next steps with members.

Virtual Member Meetings:
When: Dec. 15, 2021, from 1800-1900 and from 1900-2000
Where: Microsoft Teams
Call in option: 206-485-2614 or (888) 313-0615 /
Phone Conference ID: 327 046 478#

In Person Member Meeting:
When: Dec. 16, 2021, from 1800 – 2000
Where: ILWU Local 21 Hall
617 14th Ave.
Longview, WA 98632

The bargaining team encourages all members to come and engage in the discussion on next steps!

In Solidarity, your negotiating team: Karla Fowler, Local Unit Chair – ICU; Sarah Rice, Member at Large – Cath Lab; Mike Rogen, Member at Large – ER; Jennifer Buckhalter, Grievance Officer – Oncology; Elena Brent – Clinics; Christine Mitchell – Float Pool; Elizabeth Brassfield – Medical; Kathy Arnesen – Surgical; Annie Johnson – Pre Op

Please contact Travis Elmore, WSNA Nurse Rep at telmore@WSNA.org or 206-575-7979 ext. 3117 with questions.


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