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Christopher Salatka

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Anne Roberts

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Zerai Asgedom

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A Call for Community Support

Your WSNA negotiation team returns to the table with the County on February 24. We anticipate additional mediation dates in the first week of March.

Reaching out to Leaders

As promised, we are taking action, contacting mayors where Seattle King County nurses provide public health services to their residents and constituents. We are inviting them to join us in these strenuous efforts to reach a tentative agreement on a strong and fair contract, by contacting King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. He is the collective bargaining agent for the County.

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Continued support from Council Member Teresa Mosqueda 

A HUGE ‘thank you’ to King County Council Member and Board of Health Chair Teresa Mosqueda for continuing to demonstrate solidarity with us as public health/union nurses.

  • Watch the solidarity video from Council Member Teresa Mosqueda. Please like and share on social media to increase public awareness of our ongoing campaign for a strong, fair contract.

Upcoming Mediation Sessions (Let’s try this again…)

We are back at the bargaining table with a PERC Mediator on:

February 24 – The King County Chinook Building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

March dates TBD – The King County Chinook Building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Please reach out if you wish to observe and wear your WSNA Blue in solidarity. 

https://perc.wa.gov/mediation/

Scholarships to attend the 2026 Union Leadership Conference

We have some exciting news! WSNA’s Labor Executive Council (LEC) has authorized scholarships for bargaining units of 100 members or less. Scholarships are available for two nurses to attend the upcoming Leadership Conference and will cover the full cost of registration and lodging. 

First come, first serve. Email Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at Lburbank@wsna.org if you are interested.

Level up new

Located at the Wenatchee Convention Center, steps from the Columbia River.

Now more than ever, unions need strong leaders like you.

This conference is your chance to hear the latest about the labor movement, build power together and recharge for the challenges ahead. Level up your Leadership skills by hearing from state and national labor leaders and celebrating union nurses who have taken the lead over the past two years.

Call to Action

  • 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 March 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, contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org.

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Resources and tools

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.

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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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Continuing education offerings

Enhance your professional competency with WSNA's free online courses.

Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.

Visit cne.wsna.org