Chair
Jan Yoder
Officers
Vice Chair
Gillian (Jill) Wells
Secretary
Kaylee Nunley
Grievance Officer
Kimberly Parkey
WSNA staff contact
WSNA staff contact
Katarina Ruchert, BSN, RN
Nurse Representative
Contract
Latest update
Have your voice heard — SRHD contract negotiation survey now open
Posted Jun 23, 2025
Survey Deadline: July 16, 2025
Enter to win a raffle prize when you submit
Your voice matters.
Your work matters.
Your input drives change.
We’re preparing for upcoming contract negotiations, and we need to hear from you. Whether it's wages, hours, safety, or working conditions—your feedback shapes the priorities we bring to the bargaining table.
Complete the survey today and ensure your voice is part of the conversation.
All nurses in the bargaining unit are represented by WSNA. Becoming a member strengthens our collective voice and gives you a direct say in union decisions, including contract negotiations.
Join now to:
- Help shape your contract priorities
- Gain full voting rights and leadership opportunities
- Be part of a community of nurses who advocate for each other
- Stand in solidarity with your colleagues to make lasting improvements
Stronger together. When more nurses engage, we all rise.
Become a WSNA Shop Steward:
Passionate about fairness, advocacy, and supporting your coworkers?
Consider stepping into a leadership role as a WSNA shop steward.
Benefits of becoming a shop steward include:
- Training and support to grow your skills
- A direct role in representing and supporting your peers at the local unit and beyond
- Increased knowledge of your contract rights and labor law
- Influence in resolving workplace issues
- A meaningful way to build solidarity and strengthen the union
No experience is necessary—just a willingness to advocate for your fellow nurses.
Raffle incentive
Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize. Submit your survey and be part of the movement.
Survey Link: https://wsna.to/SRHDnego2025
Deadline to submit: July 16, 2025
Let’s make our next contract stronger—together.
Stand up. Speak out. Show up.
Contact Kitt Ruchert, BSN RN, WSNA Nurse Representative, with any questions, concerns, or to learn more about how to get involved.
WSNA is a community where you belong.
Nurses supporting nurses.
In solidarity,
WSNA Local Unit Officers
Spokane Regional Health District
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May 09, 2025
Hybrid Training- Spokane Investigation Workshop
Mar 03, 2025
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WSNA union news
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.