Our solidarity is paying off in a big way.

On February 9, dozens of WSNA RNs showed up for the per diem scheduling grievance meeting, and it made all the difference. Per diem RNs were no longer being scheduled for all of their available days as required by the contract and as has been the practice for at least 22 years. Today, we received an official response from the CNO, and the grievance was affirmed in favor of WSNA.

What does that mean?

PeaceHealth has agreed to return to the previous scheduling process and will once again schedule per diems according to their stated availability, exactly as outlined in Articles 5.4.2 and 7.10 of our contract. This means that per diem RNs should be scheduled for the shifts they provide. Please reach out to Jared or a Board member if you are not scheduled to your availability.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and demonstrated the power of collective action. PeaceHealth heard us because we showed up together.

More Wins for WSNA Nurses

Two additional grievances were also affirmed in our favor:

• It is confirmed that RTLS are qualified to apply for NTL positions, and those positions must be awarded based on seniority.
• We secured another individual win related to the appropriate use of education leave.

Nursing is a 24/7 profession, and enforcing our contract is a 24/7 responsibility. We succeed because nurses advocate for ourselves, each other, and our patients. When we stand together, we win.

WSNA In-Person Meet-Up — March 3 at Wander Brewery

Tuesday, March 3 | 1800–2000 | Wander Brewery

Come meet WSNA Nurse Rep Jared Richardson and your elected board members in a relaxed, off-site setting. Bring your questions, your coworkers, and your ideas. This is the first of our monthly in-person meetups leading into the next contract negotiations.

Building the solidarity we need starts now.

Come connect, grab a drink, and be part of shaping our future.

Five Leadership Conference Scholarships Still Available

We still have five full scholarships available for the WSNA Leadership Conference in Wenatchee.

Each scholarship includes:

• A code to register for free (a 150-dollar value)
• Up to 600 dollars in reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging

The only requirement: recipients commit to serving as a Union Steward through the remainder of the contract.

If you want to be involved in the next round of negotiations but cannot join the bargaining team, this is the perfect way to step in.

Reach out to Jared at JRichardson@WSNA.org for details.

In solidarity,
Laura Bayes, Co-Chair
Amber Pouley, Co-Chair
Jenn Engelhart, Co-Secretary
Laura Sherwood, Co-Secretary
Tracy Pullar, Treasurer
Stacy Gaggia Libby, Grievance Officer
Celeste Montoy-Seimears, Membership Officer
Tracy Taylor, Membership Officer
Kristin Malmo, Communications Officer
Kelly Carroll, Communications Officer
Errin Hull, Co-Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Jessica Moran, Co-Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Questions? Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Jared Richardson, jrichardson@wsna.org.