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Starting 2026 Off Strong!
Posted Jan 21, 2026
If I had to summarize last year in a word, it would have to be ‘Solidarity’. This bargaining unit remained activated, engaged and maximized your collective power.
2025 Recap at a Glance
- Contract Bargaining – We have maintained momentum at the bargaining table with the County for a year fighting for critical bargaining priorities.
- CHSS Arbitration Win - On May 30, 2025, the CHSS arbitration hearing was held and later decided in favor of the Union. This was a huge win!
- CHSS Decision Appeal Grievance – The County filed a motion to vacate the CHSS arbitration award, in violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). WSNA has requested to have the County’s case dismissed. Oral arguments will take place January 22nd at 1:30 pm (tomorrow), we invite you to join the virtual hearing and observe.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/81985946134
Meeting ID: 819 8594 6134
Passcode: 160118
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+12532050468,,81985946134#,,,,*160118# US - Articles 6.7 and 6.9 Grievance – WSNA filed a grievance against the County for violating Articles 6.7 Shift Differentials for Non-Exempt Employees and 6.9 Standby Duty for Non-Exempt Employees in 2023. This grievance was related to the County’s failure to pay premiums for call time. It was settled in favor of Union in 2025.
- Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) – WSNA filed a ULP against the County for bad faith bargaining, refusal to provide information and regressive bargaining. The Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) delivered a preliminary finding that the ULP allegations have merit. We will continue to pursue this ULP.
- Rally – On September 27, 2025, we had a successful rally in front of the King County Chinook Building to show solidarity and raise community awareness.
- WSNA T-shirt Contest – WSNA T-shirts were distributed and worn to show solidarity.
- Lunch & Learns – CHS participated in monthly Lunch & Learns to stay engaged and up to speed on Union issues.
- Community Awareness – we passed out flyers, circulated a public support petition directed to King County leadership, attended King County Council and Board of Health meetings and met with elected officials.
- Media Presence – The Public Health Nurses were featured in The Washington Nurse Magazine, The Stranger and on local television. We utilized the media to advocate for Public Health Nursing.
- And more….
Upcoming Mediation Sessions
We are back at the bargaining table with a PERC Mediator on:
January 26 – The King County Chinook Building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (8 am – 5 pm/Room 1316)
January 30 – The King County Chinook Building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (8 am – 5 pm/Room 1312)
Please reach out to your officers or nurse rep if you wish to observe and wear your WSNA Blue in solidarity.
https://perc.wa.gov/mediation/
Call to Action
- Join the Virtual CHSS Arbitration hearing on January 22 at 1:30 pm (see link above)
- Stay informed - Read all WSNA communications and status updates https://www.wsna.org/union/seattle-king-county-health-dept-supervisors
- Engage and participate – Watch for important updates on how to support your Bargaining Team and fight for a fair contract
- Join the monthly virtual Lunch & Learn – Next meeting February 4 at 12:05 pm – 12:55 pm
- Provide input/feedback to your Bargaining Team
- Follow on social media platforms
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Representative, Linda Burbank, at lburbank@wsna.org or via telephone at (206) 575-7979.
Previous updates
Your response to the survey was clear, we continue to fight!
Dec 12, 2025
Fork in the Road – WSNA Needs Your Input on Negotiations
Dec 03, 2025
Bargaining Update Session 13 – Glacially Slow Movement
Oct 28, 2025
Back to the Bargaining Table (October 24)
Oct 20, 2025
A Rally to Remember and Next Steps
Sep 29, 2025
REMINDER - Come join the Rally on September 27!
Sep 19, 2025
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