A reminder and some extra time

Who do you want to lead your local unit in the next term?

There is plenty in life and work competing for your attention, so we are extending the nomination period for local unit officer elections through November 13 at midnight.

Now is the time to submit your nominations for the next term of your WSNA local unit officers. The term of office aligns with your current contract, 2026 through the end of Dec 2029. 

 Only WSNA members in good standing are eligible for WSNA positions. 

All King County staff nurses may nominate themselves or a WSNA peer for office. 

Once eligibility and consent has been confirmed by WSNA, WSNA members will be notified of the dates of the election window 

Now what? If you are ready to nominate, go here  2026-2029 WSNA Officer Nomination Form-Public Health Seattle King County Staff Nurses – Fill out form

How? go to the link and review positions for nomination and submit your nomination here  2026-2029 WSNA Officer Nomination Form-Public Health Seattle King County Staff Nurses – Fill out form

 Why? Being elected or appointed to a local unit officer position is literally how unity and strength is built for the King County staff nurses working in public health. So much has been gained in this new contract and the best enforcement of the contract starts with the member leaders who are connected with their work site, program is the foundation of a healthy local unit . This is YOUR contract. You are all WSNA and are the very reason WSNA represents the nurses for collective bargaining.

Submit your nominations today. The nomination period ends on Friday, November 13 at midnight! Here is that link again 2026-2029 WSNA Officer Nomination Form-Public Health Seattle King County Staff Nurses – Fill out form.

Updates on retro pay and new advanced degree and bilingual premium:

1. We anticipate the retro pay will be received on the next pay day, in alignment with the agreement regarding compensation and full retro payment back to Jan 1, 2026.
2. Submit your advanced degree premium and/or bilingual premium requests for approval in writing directly to your supervisor and/or manager. We have been advised that including the HR or employment labor relations (ELR) partner will facilitate this process via an internal approval process.  You may be directed to work with a specific division. We suggest utilizing this link to start the process. Do not forget to cc your supervisor and/or manager 😊HRCentral@kingcounty.gov

Questions about this email or any of the roles for nomination? Contact Nurse Representative Tara Barnes at tbarnes@wsna.org.