TA Summary, Info Sessions, Electronic Voting and more
Posted May 21, 2026
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TA Summary and Upcoming Info Sessions
On May 14, we reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the County after a lengthy and rigorous fight for a FAIR and STRONG contract. Your bargaining team recommends a ‘YES’ vote. This TA represents numerous wins related to our priority issues. In addition, we were able to fight off nearly all of the County’s proposed takeaways.
TA Summary
Your WSNA Negotiation Team recommends a “YES” vote!
Upcoming Info Sessions (June 2)
We invite you to join the upcoming info sessions (virtual or in-person) to learn more about our TA, ask questions and provide any feedback you may have.
When: June 2 (Tuesday) at 11 am and 7 pm (these will be 1-hour sessions)
Where: WSNA Office 575 Andover Park West Suite 101 in Tukwila. You may also join virtually by Microsoft Teams or by phone
Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22127709853643?p=vNwE19od0bneKQX4xT
Meeting ID: 221 277 098 536 43
Passcode: E3gW3zG3
Dial in by phone +1 206-485-2614,,940996532# United States,
Seattle (888) 313-0615,,940996532# United States (Toll-free) Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 940 996 532#
Who: All WSNA Supervisors & Managers covered by the contract are welcome to join information sessions. Only WSNA members in good standing are eligible to cast a vote on the contract.
Why: This is your opportunity to vote on your TA, which was achieved through your unwavering collective power.
Voting will begin Tuesday June 2 at 8 pm and ends on Wednesday June 3 at 8 pm
You can review the CBA Redline ahead of time by clicking on the link.
Electronic Voting – A Brand New Opportunity
For the first time ever, you will be able to vote electronically for your WSNA Contract. This makes voting quick, easy and accessible for members. Voting will begin June 2 (Tuesday) at 8 pm and end on June 3 (Wednesday) at 8 pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Voting will take place electronically via Election Buddy. You will receive a unique ballot link sent to your email at the start of the voting period. The voting period will be from June 2 (Tuesday) at 8 pm to June 3 (Wednesday) at 8 pm.
- Please ensure your email is up to date using this link:
- A valid and updated email address is the only way to receive your ballot.
- When voting starts, please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder. Each link is individualized and can only be used once. If you do not receive a link, reach out to WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at Lburbank@wsna.org.
- To vote, you must be a member in good standing.
CHSS Grievance Update
On August 22, 2025, Arbitrator David P. Beauvais sustained the Union’s grievance regarding the conversion of PHSS positions into CHSS positions. He provided the following grievance remedy:
Remedy
As remedy, the County shall cease and desist from creating any further CHSS positions that replace PHSS positions. The Union also requested that all the newly created CHSS incumbents be immediately required to obtain a nursing license or ‘be replaced by an employee holding’ a license. Rather than immediately vacating these positions, the County has up to 120 calendar days to do so. This is to mitigate any negative impact on the clinic operations and to ensure an orderly transition. The parties are directed to work cooperatively during that period to replace the vacant positions.
The County unsuccessfully challenged the Arbitrator’s decision.
This week marks the agreed upon deadline for the County to be compliant with the Arbitrator’s directives regarding the CHSS positions. As you know, the County has taken a position that there is insufficient funding to restore the PHSS positions. Instead, the County has crafted a plan to redistribute that workload resulting in a negative impact to the current PHSS group.
On May 21, WSNA Labor Counsel Juliana DeFilippis sent a Request for Information (RFI) to the County to determine compliance with Arbitrator Beauvais’ award. Juliana also sent a Cease and Desist related to comments made by County representatives about implementing the Arbitrator’s award:
‘..the Union has been informed that County representatives are making comments regarding the PHSS' new workload. These comments are to the effect of blaming the Union for this increased workload. To be clear, this increased workload is due to the County's failure to fill the vacant PHSS positions - as required by the Arbitrator's award. These comments convey a message of retaliation for our members' Union activity (defending their work jurisdiction through a successful arbitration). Please cease and desist from making these retaliatory comments. I would appreciate confirmation that the County will cease making these comments.’
More important updates on these issues to come…
Annual Appreciation Dinner
You are cordially invited to join us for our FREE Annual Appreciation Dinner on June 25
- When – June 25 starting at 6 pm
- Where – Frolik Kitchen and Cocktails 1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Why – To celebrate each and every one of you and all that you bring to Nursing!
Mark your calendar! We can’t wait to see you.
YOU ARE WSNA!
Your Bargaining Team,
Christopher Salatka, Local Unit Vice-Chair
Zerai Asgedom, Local Unit Grievance Officer
Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org.