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St. Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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Officers

Co-Chair

Carina Price

ICU

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Co-Chair

Jessica Lenczycki

FBC

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Secretary

Shannon Suchland

Walters Day Surgery

Treasurer

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Grievance Officer

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Grievance Officer

Yunna Flenord

ICU

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Membership Coordinator

Teresa Kindell

2 South

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Latest update

Cafeteria Time (POSTPONED)

The March 11 Cafeteria Time is postponed. We are waiting on our new Safe Staffing Campaign supplies to arrive.

Union Grievance Filed: Violation of Contract Staffing Language

WSNA filed a union group grievance on violations of the Staffing Language in our Contract.

Your ADOs were an integral part of notifying the union and management that Safe Staffing is a HUGE concern.

We will arrange a grievance meeting with some key bargaining unit nurse leaders and will also be inviting you to join in and share your testimony.

We see your ADOs. Thanks for keeping us informed of the staffing and break issues. Keep them coming. They DO Matter.

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We spoke extensively about the Staffing Shortage issue at the Hospital Staffing Committee meeting on March 9. It appears our managers and CNO Andrew Baxter are doing all they can to get FTEs from higher levels; but apparently, it's not enough. As members of the Union, we need to keep pushing for Safe Staffing.

Watch for more information coming soon on our Campaign for Safe Staffing. We're waiting on production of our special Safe Staffing Stickers and Postcards.

Interested in Stepping up to become a Union Leader?

Your current officers are seeking members to help lead the team, either as an officer or a unit representative/steward. As we gear up for Negotiations 2027, we need a strong foundation to inform and ignite our bargaining unit members. There are different roles; we'd like to help you find the right one for you.  Talk to one of the current officers or Nurse Rep. The upcoming WSNA Leadership Conference is the perfect place to get the training.

WSNA Leadership Conference April 26-28  

Level up your skills, your knowledge, and your power at WSNA’s 2026 Union Leadership Conference April 26–28, 2026 at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

Find out more here:  https://www.wsna.org/calendar/event/865479/union-leadership-conference-2026

Let one of your union officers or WSNA Nurse Rep know if you are interested in a scholarship to attend.

Find your WSNA Contract and Leadership contacts here:  https://www.wsna.org/union/st-joseph-medical-center

Co-Chair Carina Price, ICU
Co-Chair Jessica Lenczycki, FBC
Secretary Shannon Suchland, Walters Day Surgery
Grievance Officer Yunna Flenord, ICU
Membership Officer Teresa Kindell, 2 South MS

WSNA Nurse Representative Janet Stewart  JStewart@wsna.org

Previous updates

WSNA union news

Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.

February 17, 2026

Big contract wins for Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU nurses

Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.

February 17, 2026

Selection process for WSNA’s next Executive Director

The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.

February 16, 2026

Resources and tools

Document unsafe conditions

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.

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Representation rights

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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Continuing education offerings

Enhance your professional competency with WSNA's free online courses.

Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.

Visit cne.wsna.org