Gena Martinez
Same Day Surgery-Days
Posted Sep 27, 2024
We are so pleased to announce that your Skyline WSNA contract was ratified Monday night by an overwhelming majority of the WSNA membership. Thanks to all the members who participated in voting and counting ballots! The following day, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the contract.
What is next? A final version of the contract prepared by WSNA has been transmitted to the employer for examination, and we will have signatures as soon as possible. We will have another update when the contract is signed and have dates related to payroll.
Your Skyline Local Unit Officer elections are also upcoming. The current officers have done a fantastic job and worked tirelessly to help you all get this new contract. The work doesn’t stop here, and your help and involvement are needed.
Stay tuned for further details with an online nomination form, consent to serve form, and timeline with dates for the election process. Here is a list of the local unit positions with job descriptions.
Descriptions of WSNA Officer Positions
Officer terms are for three (3) years. Officers may succeed themselves. Training and support provided by WSNA Nurse Representative. Officers may succeed themselves. A candidate for office must be a WSNA local unit member in good standing before running for office.
Co-Chairperson: Two Positions. The co-chairpersons shall preside at all meetings of the unit and be an ex officio member, with vote, of all committees, except the Nominating Committee. The co-chairperson shall perform the duties of the co-chairperson in the absence of the co-chairperson and shall perform other duties as may be assigned.
The Local Unit Co-Chairs lead and coordinate the Local Unit. Together with the other officers and with assistance from WSNA staff, you will attend Conference Committee meetings and establish a compelling vision for your Local Unit. Develop action plans that encourage activism among members and build the power needed to accomplish your goals. Ensure the goals and business of the Local Unit are accomplished. Your work will focus on keeping members informed and involved, ensuring that the Local Unit Rules are followed and that committees are functioning and accountable. Sounds like a big job–it is! Don’t worry. You do not have to do this alone.
Secretary: One position that could be combined, if needed, with the Treasure position. The Local Unit Secretary is responsible for ensuring that all officers and committees of the Local Unit are notified of upcoming meetings and events. The Local Unit Secretary assists with gathering information for the Local Unit Newsletters and works with the Local Unit Co-Chairs to send newsletter ideas or articles to the WSNA Nurse. Receives and retains agenda, minutes, and notes. Takes notes at meetings and distributes minutes.
Treasurer: One position that could be combined, if needed, with the secretary position. The treasurer maintains financial records for the Local Unit, assists in developing a budget for membership activities, and pays bills using Local Unit fund vouchers.
Grievance Officer: One position. The grievance officer shall be the liaison between the unit and WSNA to advise and assist WSNA in the Association’s dealings with the Employer concerning grievances. The grievance officer can attend investigatory meetings with nurses, assist with grievance investigations, attend grievance meetings, complete grievance forms, and assist nurses with contractual issues. Works closely with the Nurse Representative regarding potential or actual grievance issues. Specific grievance and investigatory training will be provided.
For questions, please contact WSNA Nurse Representative, Bret Percival at bpercival@wsna.org
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Team
Gena Martinez - Same Day Surgery – Chair
Laurie Smith - Med Surg/ED – Vice Chair
Susan Rowe - Acute Care -Grievance Officer
Sep 16, 2024
Jul 17, 2024
Jul 15, 2024
Jun 28, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 14, 2024
This free webinar meets the new Washington state Health Equity Continuing Education requirement for registered nurse licensure renewal in 2026 and will award two CNE contact hours.
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.
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.
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.