Co-Chair
Didi Gray
(360) 608-9715
Officers
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Travis Elmore Nelson, BSN, RN, RN-BC
Nurse Representative
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Latest update
What Do We Want? A FAIR CONTRACT! When Do We Want it? NOW!
Posted Apr 22, 2024
Last Thursday hundreds of nurses, union members, lawmakers, community leaders and even the mayor, all turned out on the picket line to show support for our fight for a fair contract! We had an amazing, energetic, and inspiring show of solidarity and power.
In addition to a diverse turnout, Portland area media has also taken an interest in our fight for a fair contract! Check out the links below to read and view some of the recent media coverage.
We are back at the bargaining table tomorrow. This will be the first time that we will be meeting with a federal mediator. Unfortunately, observers are not allowed in Federal mediation. So, do not plan on attending tomorrow. That said, we will be bargaining on May 15 without a mediator. WSNA members are welcome to attend that bargaining session. To observe the bargaining session on May 15, 2024 Email sscholl@wsna.org to RSVP.
Sip and Chat Tomorrow!
Join bargaining team members tomorrow from 1800-1930 for next “Sip and Chat” meeting. “Sip and Chats” occur every Tuesday from 1800-1930 while we are in negotiations. Click the link to join via Microsoft Teams or call in (206) 485-2614; Passcode: 864004705# to join.
Follow us on Instagram for the latest from your bargaining team … https://www.instagram.com/phsw_nurses?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==.
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Team
WSNA Co-Chair Didi Gray, Family Birth; WSNA Co-Chair Dawn Marick, Resource team; Secretary/Treasurer Duncan Camacho, ICU; Grievance Officer Erin Irwin, CVICU; Member at Large Talitha Wilson, ED; Dillon LeSieur, RRT/Critical Care; Dustin Weddle, ED; Jeryl Anderson, Case Management; Brooke Churchman, Home Hospice; Samantha Golden, IMCU; Joan Ngarachu, PACU; Toutu Rekucki, Cardiology
Please contact WSNA Nurse Rep Travis Elmore Nelson at telmore@wsna.org or 206-575-7979 ext. 3117 with questions or to find out what you can do to get a fair contract.
Previous updates
Pre-picket bargaining update: WSNA’s most recent wage proposal, picket details, and Sip-and-Chat
Apr 16, 2024
Big thanks to Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and our state legislators!
Apr 08, 2024
We hear your calls for a vote of no confidence in PeaceHealth leadership
Apr 03, 2024
Vancouver Legislator Listening Session – Tomorrow!
Apr 01, 2024
Bargaining Update – Day 13
Mar 26, 2024
Bargaining Update – Day 12
Mar 15, 2024
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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.
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.
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 to access our courses and earn CNE contact hours.