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Therese Juntunen

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Michelle Stevenson

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Per Diem Nurses Join Our Union: Tentative Agreement Reached

We are pleased to share that we have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) on accretion bargaining to formally welcome per diem nurses into our Tacoma General bargaining unit under our Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This is a meaningful step forward in strengthening our collective voice and ensuring that all nurses have representation, protection, and a seat at the table.

What This Agreement Does

Per diem nurses will now be recognized as part of our union, with full representation by WSNA. This change ensures consistency, fairness, and solidarity across our workforce.

Key Wins

  • Just Cause Protections - per diem RNs will now have just cause protection and access to the grievance process, ensuring fairness and due process.
  • Continuing Education Support - per diem RNs will receive annual continuing education funds ($100), supporting professional growth and development.
  • Access to Existing Programs - per diem RNs will maintain access to programs such as incentive pay (IPP), retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
  • Recognition of Seniority - per diem RNs will have their seniority based on their original TG hire date which will count for internal opportunities and certain staffing processes.

Strength in Numbers

This agreement reflects our shared commitment to equity, respect, and unity. By bringing per diem RNs into our bargaining unit, we are strengthening our ability to advocate for safe staffing, fair compensation, and high-quality patient care.

We encourage all members to warmly welcome our per diem colleagues. Their contributions are vital to TG, and their inclusion makes us stronger as a bargaining unit.

More details about the TA and next steps, including the ratification process and vote, will be shared soon.

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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