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Mediation Dates Canceled
Posted Jan 30, 2026
Your bargaining team made accommodations to fully engage in the mediation sessions with the County on January 26 and 30. However, the County was not prepared to do the same. We know how incredibly frustrating it is that the County’s foot-dragging is preventing us from being able to reach a fair deal. We are hopeful, however, that working with a mediator will help keep negotiations on track, and help hold the County accountable.
We remain committed to bargaining the best agreement we can on behalf of Seattle King County Public Health Nurses. This includes a review of our escalation plan and maximizing our collective power. More to come…
We will continue to hold the County accountable.
Union STRONG!
Your Bargaining Team,
Christopher Salatka, Local Unit Vice-Chair
Annie Roberts, Local Unit Secretary/Treasurer
Zerai Asgedom, Local Unit Grievance Officer
Questions? Reach out to your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org.
Previous updates
We WON! Motion to vacate CHSS Arbitration Award DENIED
Jan 23, 2026
Starting 2026 Off Strong!
Jan 21, 2026
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
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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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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.