Happy Labor Day to all the incredible nurses who work tirelessly to care for others. Your compassion, dedication, strength, and countless hours of hard work make a difference in so many lives. Thank you for everything you do each and every day.  Wishing you a well-deserved and happy Labor Day!

Bring your family and labor comrades to the Annual Labor Day Picnic at Fort Steilacoom Park, sponsored by WFSE 793 and the Affiliates of the Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Monday, September 7 between 11:30 am-3 pm.  

Start your Labor Day 2026 with fellow union members and supporters at the annual gravesite remembrance of Ralph Chaplin and his historic contributions to the Labor movement in the early part of the 20th century. Union leaders and supporters have been meeting at his gravesite every Labor Day morning since 1999.  Hear some inspiring words, meet some new people,  and sing some fun labor songs. You are welcome to bring mementos to share from significant contract campaigns, union solidarity buttons or flowers. 

The event is on September 7 from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma. 5212 S. 70th Street .

Mark your calendars for Union Steward Training. Wednesday September 16 at 7 PM - Virtual Meeting.  Come find out what being a union steward is all about. It's also a great refresher for those who've already had the training. Register to receive the meeting link. 

ADOs - Assignment Despite Objection

Thank you to those who have submitted ADOs for staffing concerns, missed breaks, use of break buddies, workplace violence and more. We have been having thoughtful and meaningful discussion at the monthly Hospital Staffing Committee meetings. We work together to find solutions to resolve these ADOs. 

Find your Contract Here:  St Clare Hospital - WSNA

WSNA Nurse Representative Janet Stewart  JStewart@wsna.org  

Co-Chair Clairissa (Clair) Korrell, ICU
Co-Chair Devon Tallman, ICU
Secretary Kimberley Russel, Ortho   
Treasurer Autumn (Nikki) Wright, Peri-Op  
Grievance Officer Tiffany Stephansky, ED
Grievance Officer Erin Stoner, ED