On April 30, we met with the Hospital for our sixth bargaining session. The Hospital has communicated a desire to get these negotiations wrapped up as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the employer did not move in our direction. They requested additional years of service information that we supplied and stated they needed more time to work on a response. We have our next bargaining session on Thursday, May 7^, where we will hopefully get more meaningful movement in our direction.

We are WSNA – Stay Engaged

• Stay informed - Read all WSNA communications and status updates
• Engage & Participate – Watch for important updates on how to support your Bargaining Team at the table

Join the virtual Sip & Chat every Monday following bargaining – next Sip & Chat is on May 4 from 5 – 7 pm (let’s discuss what happened in bargaining and next steps 🙂)

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/295540413018466?p=UzzmR5xe33IM1w6YCV
Meeting ID: 295 540 413 018 466
Passcode: Jo2sb254
Dial in by phone
+1 206-485-2614,,799366539# United States, Seattle
(888) 313-0615,,799366539# United States (Toll-free)
Phone conference ID: 799 366 539#

Upcoming Bargaining Dates 

• May 7 from 9 am – 5 pm
• May 14 from 9 am – 5pm

Thank you to Tami Hance (CM RN) for joining as an Observer and providing valuable input!💙

In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Team
Alefiya Deards, UM RN 
Serena Stamper, TLC RN Care Manager
Ginger Nelson, RNCM

Questions? Contact your Bargaining Team or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org.

Officer Elections

Following a WSNA Labor Executive Council vote on April 25, local bargaining units are now authorized to hold officer elections electronically.

Here’s what you need to know: Everyone needs to vote again!

• We heard from several nurses that they never received their mail-in ballot. Because we want everyone to have the chance to participate, we will be going to an electronic vote.
• Voting will take place electronically via Election Buddy. You will receive a unique ballot link sent to your email at the start of the vote period. The voting date has not yet been confirmed. We will notify members when we have a date set
• Please ensure your email is up to date using this link:
  • https://www.wsna.org/membership/update-info
• A valid and updated email address is the only way to receive your ballot
• Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder. Each link is individualized and can only be used once.
•  To vote, you must be a member in good standing.

Officer elections determine who leads our local bargaining unit, represents us in interactions with SCH leadership, and partners with WSNA staff to make sure our nurses’ priorities and rights are upheld — your voice belongs in that conversation.

Questions? Please reach out to your local unit officers or nurse representative Linda Burbank lburbank@wsna.org