Contract negotiations start in August, and a massive part of a successful contract campaign is having a strong unit rep corps. Unit reps are the bargaining team’s eyes and ears in the hospital and help spread the word on what's happening at the bargaining table. They are essential in alerting us to issues within the hospital, ensuring that we can address concerns promptly and effectively. By keeping everyone informed and engaged, unit reps play a crucial role in maintaining the unity and strength of our union.

Being a unit rep is not just a role; it's a commitment to making our workplace better for everyone. Unit reps empower their fellow nurses by providing a direct line of communication between the bargaining team and the staff, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard. This grassroots involvement is what makes it possible for us to win the best contract we can get. The more unit reps we have, the stronger our collective voice and the more significant our impact during negotiations.

Why Become a Unit Rep?

• Be the Voice: Unit reps serve as the vital link between the bargaining team and the nursing staff. They ensure that every nurse’s concerns and suggestions are communicated and addressed.

• Stay Informed: As a unit rep, you’ll be at the forefront of receiving and sharing important updates about contract negotiations and hospital issues.

• Empower Your Peers: Help your fellow nurses understand the negotiation process and rally them to participate and support our common goals.

• Make a Difference: Your involvement as a unit rep can lead to real, positive changes in our working conditions and patient care standards.

We need as many unit reps as we can get, and there is no limit to how many unit reps there can be for a unit. This is an all-hands-on-deck moment, and your participation can make a significant difference.

Upcoming Unit Rep Training

To ensure that all our unit reps are well-prepared and informed, we are holding in-person training sessions for both new and current reps on the following dates:

• July 30, 2024: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
• July 31, 2024: 5 - 7 p.m.

Please note the location change: Training will now be held in Dining Room A at the hospital, instead of South Tacoma Library.

RSVP Today!

If you are interested in becoming a unit rep, or if you are a current rep, please fill out the form below to RSVP for your preferred training time. This contract is going to be a fight, and we will win on the strength of the nurses at St. Joe’s.

Together, we can achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients, our colleagues, and our profession. Let's stand united and strong as we head into these negotiations.

Fill out this form to RSVP for our in person meeting.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication!

In Solidarity, 

Your WSNA Officers and Negotiating Team
Emily Nollmeyer, local unit Co-Chair, Labor and Delivery, day shift
Carina Price, local unit Co-Chair, ICU, night shift
Matthew McGuire, Treasurer/Grievance officer, ED, day shift
Shelly Mead, Grievance officer, ED, day shift
Yunna Flenord, Grievance officer, ICU, night shift
Teresa Kindell, Membership Coordinator, 2S, day shift
Shannon Suchland, Secretary, Walter's OR, day shift
Jessica Lenczycki, negotiating team member, Labor and Delivery, night shift
Kate Frazier, negotiating team member, 7th floor, night shift
Sarah Guillen, negotiating team member, EP, day shift
Kat Jabasa, negotiating team member, Main OR, day shift 
Sally Budack, Co-Secretary, SADU

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