We have a RATIFIED Contract

The results are in! We unanimously voted ‘YES’ to ratify a new contract after nearly a year and a half of rigorous bargaining. Our 2026 – 2029 contract will now move through the County’s implementation process for finalization. Thank you for your engagement and for taking the time to vote.

Contract Highlights:

  • We fought for and WON numerous contractual improvements and gains
  • We fought off many significant takeaways
  • Our contract includes a market standard Longevity Wage Scale that we can build on in future negotiations
  • It includes FULL retro payment 

Contract Ratification and Implementation Process

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Thank you for your continued efforts to get a STRONG and FAIR contract. Our collective power got us to this point. We still have work to do - WE ARE WSNA!  

Your Bargaining Team
Christopher Salatka, Local Unit Vice-Chair
Zerai Asgedom, Local Unit Grievance Officer

WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org 


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