Hello WSNA Nurses,

Your negotiation team met on July 30 for our fourth day of negotiations and we are pleased to announce the we have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. Here are some of the highlights:

• Wages of 3%, 2%, and 2% over the three year contract effective the first full pay period following July 1. This includes retroactive pay for this year;
• Daily overtime after the 12^th hour of work on your shift;
• Increases in standby/on-call pay
• Breaks, 15 minutes in the first 4 hours of your shift, 15 minutes in the last 4 hours of your shift, and a 10 minute break that can be combined with you unpaid meal break.

More details to follow. Your negotiating team recommends a YES vote. We will be holding the ratification vote on Thursday, August 13 from 1500-1700 and also from 1800-2000. The vote will occur in the courtyard behind the old cafeteria.

In solidarity, Your negotiation team.
Gena Martinez
Laurie Smith
Jim Wanner
Anita Duvall

*Please note that only members in good standing can vote on the contract. Applications are available from WSNA either online or by calling membership @ 206-575-7979. Or, you can also join at the vote.


Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Mara Kieval at mkieval@wsna.org.