We are thrilled to announce that the tentative agreement has been ratified by an overwhelming majority of WSNA nurses! This vote reflects the power of our democratic process and the strength we have when we stand together as a union.

The new contract, including wage increases and improved differentials, goes into full effect with the first full pay cycle following ratification: Sunday, February 8.

Some of our achievements:

• 15.46% average wage increase over three years
• Highest night differential in the state
• Some of the best call language in the state
• Maintained nurse-patient ratios - a huge win for safe patient care
• Improved break protections with break buddy restrictions
• Dedicated trauma nurses
• Float protections

These victories are the result of our solidarity, persistence, and collective action. And while this vote is a milestone, our work continues: enforcement, implementation, and ongoing organizing will ensure that these gains make a real difference every day.

Our union grows stronger with every shift we work, every grievance we file, every committee meeting we attend, and every new nurse we bring into our movement.

Thank you to every nurse who spoke up, showed up, and cast a vote. You are the union—together, we are unstoppable!

PTO Donations to the Bargaining Team

Our WSNA bargaining team at TG dedicated countless hours fighting for the contract victories we all share, and they did it as volunteers. Now, you have the opportunity to show your appreciation and support by donating PTO to help them recoup the time they spent advocating for all of us. Every donation, big or small, is deeply appreciated and a meaningful way to say thank you for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our union.

You can fill out a PTO donation form by following the link below. Please email completed forms to Jared at JRichardson@WSNA.org

PTO donation form

Officer and Steward Nominations

With our new contract in place, the next step is making sure it's fully enforced. Steward training and Officer Elections are coming up soon—your involvement is key! In the next few weeks, we'll send out a nomination form. This is your chance to nominate yourself or a fellow nurse to step up, get involved, and help protect the gains we fought for together. Let's keep our momentum going—strong union participation starts with you!

Level Up at WSNA Union Leadership Conference

Where: Wenatchee 
When: April 26–28

WSNA is expanding its biannual Union Leadership Conference and making a significant investment in local-level leadership. As part of this shift, WSNA is moving from a unit rep model to a “Union Steward” model.

Union Stewards are contract experts. They are empowered to stand on equal footing with management and are equipped with the tools and support they need to enforce our contract and protect our coworkers.

Link: WSNA Union Leadership Conference

In Solidarity,
Therese Juntunen, NTICU
Michelle Stevenson, 5/6 MSICU/PCU
Sarah Huber, Emergency Department
Christina Nicholson, Resource RN
George Murray, NTICU
Marc Jebousek, Emergency Department
Anna Vermaire, Pulse Cardiac Short Stay
Anna Glorioso-Kaufmann, Operating Room
Jaime Cary, Labor and Delivery
Rachel Ballou-Church, Medical Oncology

Questions? Contact one of your officers, one of your bargaining team members, or Nurse Rep Jared Richardson (jrichardson@wsna.org).