Chair
Elena Schensted
Columbia PH Center
Contract
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We’ve been waiting months for that?
Posted Jul 14, 2025
After months of waiting, the County finally gave us their full wage proposal and BOY is it disappointing. We met jointly with the supervisors and the County on July 11 for our 12th bargaining session.
Here's what they're offering:
- Wage increases that don't keep up with inflation = a pay cut
- A flat out rejection of our proposal for longevity steps after year 10. Something they promised to address in the last contract
Their excuse? They say staffing isn't that bad, so they don't see the need to retain experienced nurses. We know that's not true.
Here's how you can help us push back:
- Submit an ADO every time staffing, safety, or resources are inadequate
- Document missed breaks every shift. This helps us fight for consistent, legal break coverage.
- Sign the petition demanding a fair contract with step increases throughout your career, a fair wage increase, and continuation of the parking benefit at KCCF
Other key issues:
- Parking: They still want nurses to pay full rates at KCCF.
- Equity: They continue to refuse to agree to allow discrimination to be grieved.
- Small win: Continuing education funds will not be prorated! Everyone gets the full amount regardless of FTE.
Our next session is Wednesday, July 16. Want to observe? Contact your nurse rep.
We're in this together! Reach out with any questions.
In solidarity,
Your negotiations team
Elena Schensted, CHS at Columbia City PH clinic
Stephen Lee, Jail Health at MRJC
Evie Devera, CHS at Downtown PH clinic
Tami Nesler, Jail Health at MRJC
Carolyn Clark, Jail Health at KCCF
Kiesha Garcia-Stubbs, CHS at Downtown PH clinic
Tara Barnes, WSNA Nurse Representative tbarnes@wsna.org
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May 09, 2025
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Document unsafe conditions
If you find yourself in a situation that you believe creates unsafe conditions for patients or for you, you should complete a Staffing Complaint / ADO Form as soon as possible.
By completing the form, you will help make the problem known to management, creating an opportunity for the problem to be addressed. Additionally, you will be documenting the facts, which may be helpful to you later if there is a negative outcome.
WSNA also uses your ADO forms to track the problems occurring in your facility. When you and your coworkers take the important step of filling out an ADO form, you are helping to identify whether there is a pattern of unsafe conditions for you or your patients at your facilities. This information is used by your conference committee, staffing committee, and WSNA labor staff to improve your working conditions.
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If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:
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