After months of determined action — from our first tentative agreement back in March to two successful pickets to our observer-packed room today — we are proud to share that your WSNA bargaining team has reached a new deal.

This victory is yours. Together, we’ve marched on picket lines, packed council meetings, filled the staffing committee room, and stood side by side with SEIU and UAPD. Our solidarity spoke louder than words — and management listened.

Here’s what we won together since the last TA:

• $4.25/hour raise for all steps in Year 1, plus 3.25% in Year 2 and 3% in Year 3
• Elimination of ALL ghost steps
• Wages that surpass St. John at Step 16 and PHSW at Step 22
• 10.6% increase to evening and night shift differentials
• Tier 1 retail pharmacy access guaranteed in Bellingham and Ferndale within 45 days of ratification
• No change to EIB — no MOU
• Hospice MOU integrated into the main contract
• Current hospice mileage language maintained
• Maintaining double-time benefits

Click here for a full TA summary.

This agreement reflects the power of collective action and the commitment of St. Joe’s nurses to fight for each other.

Next steps:

We will vote on this tentative agreement by email ballot on May 22 and 23. Your bargaining team strongly recommends a YES vote.

To every nurse who showed up, spoke out, and stood strong: thank you. Let’s keep this momentum going all the way to the finish line.

In Solidarity,

 Your WSNA Bargaining Team
Laura Bayes, Robin Cully, Jenn Engelhart, Rhonda Tull, Tracy Pullar, Amber Pouley, Jen Hampton, Kristin Malmo, Errin Hull, Kelly Carroll, and Jessica Moran