On March 19, we met with the Hospital for our second bargaining session. We had another packed and productive day. Per the Side Letter – Case Managers, the ‘parties shall aim to complete bargaining’ ‘within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of ratification.’ We are well on our way. The WSNA contract ratified on January 31, 2026. So, we have our work cut out for us to get to the finish line. Thank you for showing up and being engaged in this rigorous process! 

A Focus on Priority Issues

We spent a significant amount of our time discussing priority issues based on the survey results and your direct input. Subjects included:

• Schedules (shift lengths, patterns, etc.)
• Weekends (optional, premiums, Baylor, etc.)
• Safe Staffing/Caseload
• Transition of Leave & Benefits

Proposals

We passed proposals to the Employer on:

• Schedules/Weekends
• Remote Work
• Rest & Meal Breaks
• Safe Staffing Levels
• Staffing Oversight Committee
• Committees

The Employer communicated a plan to have responses to our proposals at the start of our next bargaining session on April 2. We also agreed to exchange relevant information prior to that time in order to keep things moving forward.

We are WSNA – Stay Engaged

• Please complete the survey about your current status
• 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 March 23 from 5 – 7 pm (let’s discuss what happened in bargaining and next steps 🙂)
  
  Microsoft Teams meeting
  Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22528905894160?p=OpC5ipwiucxZrp4vlJ
  Meeting ID: 225 289 058 941 60
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  Dial in by phone
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• Provide Input/Feedback to your Bargaining Team
• Make sure you check out our WSNA webpage: https://www.wsna.org/union/seattle-childrens-hospital

Upcoming Bargaining Dates

• April 2 from 9 am – 5 pm
• April 9 from 9 am – 5 pm
• April 16 from 9 am – 5 pm

Thank you to Kara Yates (Local Unit Co-Chair) for taking her lunch time and providing guidance on safe staffing! It was most helpful. 💙 Thank you to Tami Hance (RN CM) for joining bargaining for the day to ensure continuity.

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.