Raise Your Voice to STOP Workplace Violence and Support Mental Health Care at SCH

After extensive communication and ongoing requests for Hospital Leadership to prioritize staff and patient safety it is time to do more.

WSNA has filed a complaint with Labor and Industries regarding Seattle Children’s Hospital’s failure to comply ‘with applicable laws and rules related to workplace safety.’

WSNA has filed an Association Grievance against SCH for violating Contract Articles regarding workplace safety.

Time To Take Action

Save the Date

Candlelight Vigil to bring light to Workplace Violence and the Unsafe Conditions at Children’s

When: Tuesday, December 12 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Laurelhurst Park

Let’s send a message to Children’s Hospital that they need to do more to keep staff and patients safe!

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Contact your Representatives and express your concerns about the unsafe working conditions at Children's and the insufficient mental health care resources. @5calls makes this incredibly easy.

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Stay Informed

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Representative Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org or via telephone at (206) 575-7979 ext. 3131.

In Solidarity,
Kara Yates, Co-Chair
Annika Hoogestraat, Co-Chair
Lindsey Kirsch, Secretary
Stefanie Chandos, Treasurer
Samantha Forte, Grievance Officer
Te’onna Adams, Grievance Officer
Katie Podobnik, Grievance Officer
Therese Hill, Membership Officer
Kelsey Gellner, Social Media Office


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