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Back to the Bargaining Table (October 24)
Posted Oct 20, 2025
On October 24, your negotiation teams will be back at the bargaining table to pursue a fair contract for our nurses. As we return to the table, we will continue to focus on preserving the quality and experience of public health nurses across all divisions and fighting for our key priorities.
What is next?
- Be an Observer on October 24: Come observe negotiations on October 24th for a partial or whole day at the King County Chinook Building located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (reach out to your bargaining team or nurse rep if you are interested)
- WSNA T-shirts: Wear your Public Health Nursing Strong WSNA T-shirt and show your union pride! We are stronger together.
- Show up to the County Council Meeting on October 28: Come join us in-person at the County Council Meeting on October 28 at 1:15 pm at King County Council chambers at 516 Third Ave Rm 1200
We have provided the Council with our internal and public petition messages and the outpouring of community support. We will speak to the significance of gaining a strong, fair contract for the WSNA nurses who make it possible for the County to deliver on the mission of public health. We have WSNA T-shirts if you still need one. Bring a WSNA nurse peer, family and/or friends!
WSNA Grievance Filed – CHSS Decision Appealed by King County
As you may have heard, King County has appealed the recent CHSS Arbitration decision. It is alarming that King County continues to use financial resources to attack nursing positions. The CBA clearly provides:
STEP 4. Mediation and/or Arbitration. ‘…The arbitrator shall be asked to render a decision promptly and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.
Their conduct is a DIRECT violation of the CBA and WSNA has every intention of taking all legal action to support the nurses and fight against the County's misplaced targeting of nurses and nursing positions.
Take a look at the article and video featured in this month’s Washington Nurse
Make sure you check out your WSNA webpage: https://www.wsna.org/union/seattle-king-county-health-dept-supervisors
Your Bargaining Team,
Christopher Salatka, Local Unit Vice-Chair
Annie Roberts, Local Unit Secretary/Treasurer
Zerai Asgedom, Local Unit Grievance Officer
Questions? Contact your Bargaining Team Members or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank lburbank@wsna.org
Previous updates
A Rally to Remember and Next Steps
Sep 29, 2025
REMINDER - Come join the Rally on September 27!
Sep 19, 2025
Mark your Calendars for the upcoming RALLY – Sept 27!
Sep 15, 2025
A Major Win and Our Plan to Keep the Momentum Going!
Sep 04, 2025
CHSS Arbitration Decision – WE WON!
Sep 02, 2025
Contract Bargaining - Escalation Update
Aug 19, 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.
Representation rights
As a union member, you have the right to have a representative present in any meetings with management that could potentially lead to disciplinary action against you.
If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:
If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.
Find out more about this crucial right and how to exercise it to ensure your fair treatment and protection.
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