Clarissa Korrell
253-230-5680
Posted Jul 18, 2025
You may remember back in 2022 when the Kronos payroll system was hacked, leaving many health systems scrambling to manually track hours for months. As a result, some nurses at St. Clare's were inadvertently overpaid. For the last three years, WSNA has pursued every available option to resolve this issue in a way that protects nurses from hardship. Unfortunately, the employer is now moving forward with repayment collections.
If you received an overpayment, you should have been contacted via email with instructions on repayment options, including the ability to set up a payment plan. If you have questions about your individual situation, please contact your manager. If you have broader concerns or believe your repayment amount is inaccurate, you can also reach out to your WSNA nurse representative.
The Hospital Staffing Committee met yesterday for its monthly meeting, and we are pleased to report that it was a productive and collaborative session. We reviewed ADOs from Ortho and PACU and voted to classify them as “in progress” while solutions are actively being explored.
We also heard financial updates from the hospital president, including news that the facility is expected to finish the year $8–10 million under budget—a positive sign for the stability of our workplace. Patient Experience also shared survey results showing that nearly every unit scored above average, a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and compassion that union nurses bring to our patients every day. These results reflect what we already know: union nurses deliver exceptional care and are essential to our community’s health.
Our current nurse representative, Jared Richardson, will soon be transitioning to represent Tacoma General. Jared has been a fierce advocate for nurses at St. Clare’s, and we thank him for his work and commitment.
We’re proud to welcome Janet Stewart as the new WSNA nurse rep for St. Clare’s. Janet brings over two decades of ICU experience at St. Joe’s and has spent the past four years supporting nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital. She is a seasoned nurse advocate who understands the challenges we face and is ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with us as we continue fighting for safe staffing, respect, and fair working conditions.
You can reach Janet directly at JStewart@WSNA.org.
In Solidarity,
Your WSNA Local Unit Officers
Co-Chair – Clair Korrell, ICU
Co-Chair – Devon Tallman, ICU
Secretary – Jessica Cook, Med-Tele
Co-Secretary – Nikki Wright, Peri-Op
Treasurer – Savvy Baily, ICU
Grievance Officer – Tiffany Stephansky, ED
Grievance Officer – Erin Stoner, ED
Membership Officer – Brandi Poggemann, Ortho
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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.
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.
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