Now that you have ratified your new WSNA contract, let’s talk about some important timelines.

FAQs 

What date will I be paid my retro wages from September 1, 2025, through February 1, 2026?

• You will receive payment on March 6, 2026

What is the effective date of my new wage rate?

• February 2, 2026

When will the sick leave deposit be made into my sick leave bank?

• No later than February 11, 2026

Your new contract will be posted online soon. We are doing final checks for accuracy. Once complete, you will be able to view it on your webpage at https://www.wsna.org/union/seattle-childrens-hospital.

Almost time for Officer Elections

Officer Elections are on the horizon! Eligibility for Office: A candidate must be a local unit member in good standing to run for office. More to come.

Join the 2026 Union Leadership Conference

Register now for WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference
Wenatchee Convention Center, April 26-28, 2026

Two years ago, we outgrew our space for the Union Leadership Conference, so this year we’re moving to the centrally located Wenatchee Convention Center, steps from the Columbia River.

This conference is your chance to hear the latest about the labor movement, build power together and recharge for the challenges ahead. We’re going to have a lot of fun leveling up our leadership skills, hearing from state and national labor leaders, and celebrating union nurses who really took the lead over the past two years.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join nurses from across Washington to swap stories, compare what’s working (and what’s not), and tackle shared challenges together.

Awards Banquet

Yes, this is a super fun costume party, but more importantly, it is our time to celebrate union nurses who led the way over the past two years. Celebrate nurses and bargaining teams whose leadership made a real difference.

Who will we honor in April? That’s up to you!

Take a minute now to nominate a nurse or bargaining team that has really stepped up. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 26.

Here are the eight awards categories:

• Outstanding Local Unit Chair. An LU chair or co-chair who gets things done, leads by example, takes care of business, and inspires members.
• Adversity Award. An RN or group of RNs who have faced a difficult challenge in their workplace, and with perseverance and determination prevailed in their fight for justice.
• Local Unit Star. A member who has stepped forward to become more involved with the Local Unit and support the work of WSNA.
• Outstanding Negotiating Team. A team, big or small, that stuck together throughout difficult negotiations, while keeping members informed, involved, and mobilized.
• Emeritus Award. A retired member who made significant contributions at the local unit level and potentially at the state and national level.
• Outstanding Grievance Officer. A member who assists nurses in understanding their rights in the contract and effectively represents bargaining unit nurses.
• Membership Award. An individual or committee that has strengthened the local unit through membership recruitment and other union building projects.
• Steward Award. A leader on their unit, trusted by their coworkers, who is passionate about their union and ensuring the contract is followed.

Learn more about these awards and nominate an outstanding nurse here.

Book a hotel

WSNA has secured special rates at two nearby hotels:

• Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel - Tel: 509-662-1234 | https://wsna.to/2026CoastWen  Available April 24–28 (Friday–Tuesday).
• Hilton Garden Inn Wenatchee - Tel: 509-662-0600 | https://wsna.to/2026HiltonGarden  Available April 26–28 only (Sunday–Tuesday).

We can’t wait to see you!

YOU ARE WSNA! 

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org