Local Unit Officer Elections start NOW! 

It’s time to nominate your Local Unit Officers. The Local Unit’s strength and effectiveness is determined by the level of participation by the nurses. You are WSNA! If you are interested in being a leader in your Local Unit or know someone who would be a great candidate, this is your opportunity to nominate yourself or someone else for the position.

If you are nominating someone as a Local Unit Officer, other than yourself, it needs to be with their agreement, so encourage them to run and ask them to complete a Consent to Serve Form. If you are nominating yourself, please complete your own Consent to Serve Form. All nominees must be members in good standing. DEADLINE for submission is March 31, 2026.

WSNA Leadership Conference Sponsorship 

Your Local Unit Officers are sponsoring 20 members in good standing to attend the WSNA Leadership Conference next month. This will include sponsorship for the cost of conference registration and hotel accommodation. WSNA is hosting our bi-annual Leadership Conference in Wenatchee, Washington, from April 26-28. You can expect to hear from dynamic guest speakers and to have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions that will increase your knowledge about being a leader in the union and in your local unit. If you are interested in attending, reach out to your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at Lburbank@wsna.org with questions or use the form below to request sponsorship.

Join union members from across Washington at the Union Leadership Conference, April 26–28, at the Wenatchee Convention Center for three days of learning, strategy, and collaboration.

This year’s agenda is designed to strengthen you at every stage of your local unit leadership journey. Whether you’re a first-time steward or an experienced local unit officer, you’ll find focused, practical training.

• AI Discussion
  Learn how AI tools can support your work.
  
  
• Vital stats: Checking the pulse of your unit
  Create action plans to keep your unit strong between contracts.
  
  
• Steward Training (2 parts)
  Step into your role as a leader. Gain the tools, confidence, and hands-on experience to defend your contract, represent your colleagues, and stand strong in meetings with management.
  
  
• Local Unit Officer Training (2 parts)
  Take your leadership to the next level. Strengthen your skills in strategic planning, effective delegation, and building strong leadership teams.
  
  
• Building Power in Small Units: Winning with Strategy, Not Size
  Designed for smaller units, this session shares proven strategies to amplify your influence, grow membership, and keep your issues front and center.

There’s so much more. Explore the full agenda and register today.
Strong local units depend on strong leaders. You’ll leave the conference with practical skills you can use immediately – and stronger connections with nurse leaders across the state who share your challenges and priorities.

YOU ARE WSNA! 

Questions? Contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org.