Well over 200 RNs turned out on Thursday, April 11 to vote “YES” to a new 2-year contract that includes NW integration language and Per Diem inclusion. In addition, it includes guaranteed raises for the next two years, a longevity bonus, free UPASS for all Classified RNs starting July 1, 2019, accelerated vacation accrual schedule and more.

Our negotiations team comprised of UWMC and NW Hospital WSNA RNs worked tirelessly for nearly 25 combined sessions to get to where we are today. A complete summary of the changes can be found at WSNA.org and a final, signed, copy of the entire Collective Bargaining Agreement will be online as well in the next several weeks.

NW Hospital will be voting on this same tentative agreement on Tuesday, April 16 to complete this nearly one year bargaining effort.

Congrats to all of the registered nurses at UWMC and thank you for all of the hard work you do!

Your WSNA/NW Hospital Negotiations Team:

Anita Stull, RN -UWMC; Tiffany Guyette, RN- NW Hospital; Harry James, RN- UWMC; John Brown, RN- NW Hospital; Teresa Wren, RN- UWMC; Tom Booze, RN- NW Hospital; Miko Robertson, Per Diem RN-UWMC: Trish Nilsen, Per Diem RN-UWMC; Ed Zercher, BSN, RN; WSNA Nurse Rep for UWMC; Terri Williams, MS, RN – WSNA Nurse Rep for NW Hospital; and Dave Campbell, WSNA Special Counsel

Questions? Contact Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org or 206-575-7979, ext. 3022.