Negotiation update
Past update Posted May 14, 2024 View latest update
On Monday, we had our 15th session at the bargaining table! This time we had a different mediator from our previous session due to our mediator being called away to intervene in a strike. Our assigned mediator should be back when we meet again on Friday.
Today, we gave PeaceHealth a proposal and they gave one back. PeaceHealth was asked to refrain from discussing specific proposals and ideas proposed in mediation. PeaceHealth declined to do that. Please know that any proposals sent from management are not final. Your bargaining team will spend the time between now and Friday, reviewing the proposal from management prior to our next meeting. We appreciate your patience and solidary as we continue to fight for a fair contract!
Unfortunately, there will be no observers allowed at our next session on Friday!
Clark County Council Meeting
Last week, WSNA officers Didi Gray and Dawn Marick attended the Clark County Council meeting where they spoke up about working conditions at the hospital and how tough bargaining is impacting the community. Use the links to view their public comments.
Wear your WSNA gear!
Blue Fridays are HERE! Your bargaining team is asking that all WSNA members wear their blue WSNA shirts, WSNA badge pulls and other WSNA gear on Friday! Encourage your fellow WSNA members to do so as well!
Sip and Chat Tuesdays
Join bargaining team members on Tuesdays from 1800-1930 for “Sip and Chat” meetings. “Sip and Chats” occur every Tuesday from 1800-1930 while we are in negotiations. Click the button to join via Microsoft Teams or call in (206) 485-2614; Passcode: 864004705# to join.
Join 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.