Election Results: Unprecedented Participation, Powerful Engagement

Thank you to every nurse who voted in our recent local unit officer election. With over (insert number of ballots here) ballots cast, this was the most engaged election in PeaceHealth St. Joseph history and the most participated-in election in WSNA living memory. Your voice matters, and this turnout is a clear sign of our growing strength and unity.

Here are your newly elected WSNA Local Unit Officers:

Co-Chairs

• Robin Cully
• Laura Bayes

Co-Secretaries

• Jenn Engelhart
• Laura Sherwood

Treasurer

• Tracy Pullar

Grievance Officers

• Amber Pouley
• Stacy Gaggia Libby
• Ben McKee

Membership Officers

• Celeste Montoy-Seimears
• Tracy Taylor

Communications Officers

• Kristin Malmo
• Kelly Carrol

Occupational Health & Safety Officer

• Errin Hull

Congratulations to all the winners. We are confident these officers will continue leading the fight for safe staffing, fair treatment, and a stronger voice for every nurse at St. Joe’s.

Recognizing Our Outgoing Leaders

A heartfelt thank you to Rhonda Tull and Jennifer Hampton, who have chosen not to run for re-election. Rhonda and Jen have each dedicated countless volunteer hours to this union, helping push WSNA at St. Joe’s to new heights. Their leadership and advocacy have left a lasting impact. If you see them on the floor, please take a moment to thank them for their service.

Insurance Forum: First Wins and What’s Ahead

On July 23, WSNA and management held the first quarterly Insurance Forum, something we won in our latest contract. This meeting marked a collaborative step forward, with PeaceHealth’s Director of Benefits joining from Vancouver. Here's what you need to know:

• 10 dedicated care navigators are now assigned to PeaceHealth employees through Moda. When you call, you’ll talk to someone who knows our plan inside and out.
• Starting in August (exact date TBD), Moda will release a custom provider directory just for PeaceHealth members.
• Plan details for 2026 will be shared earlier than in previous years, with both virtual and in-person health fairs scheduled before open enrollment.
• Ongoing efforts are focused on making PH facility care more affordable.

Our next forum is scheduled for October, and we’re looking forward to sharing more wins as they come.

Hospital Staffing Committee (HSC): Speak Up and Be Heard

The HSC has two important meetings coming up:

• July 30: An ADO-dedicated meeting. If you’ve filed an ADO, your manager should be contacting you to attend and speak to it directly.
• August 6: A regularly scheduled HSC where we’ll vote on the 2026 staffing plans.

A few reminders about your rights and ADOs:

• You cannot be retaliated against for filing an ADO
• You cannot be told that only one ADO can be filed per shift
• You can file an ADO for any reason that impacts patient care or safety

We continue to push back on management’s attempts to sideline nurses in the staffing plan development process. Under Washington state law (RCW), the Hospital Staffing Committee is responsible for developing and overseeing staffing plans. Yet management continues to disregard that process and exclude nurse voices. We are committed to holding the employer accountable and ensuring that the process reflects the law and the frontline reality.

Text reminders with meeting links will be sent the day before each meeting. Stay engaged and speak up. Your voice changes outcomes.

In Solidarity

This election was more than a vote—it was a show of strength. With every action we take together—whether it’s electing strong leaders, standing up for safe staffing, or improving our insurance—we are building a more powerful future for nurses at St. Joe’s. Let’s keep organizing, advocating, and fighting for the care our patients and nurses deserve.