Union Officer Elections Happening Soon

Election Process Overview:

• After securing a new contract we begin the process of electing our new union leadership. We start by seeking nominations from your co-workers, we had over 50 RNs nominated!
• Next your WSNA staff representatives reach out to confirm the nominees interest in running for office and have nominees sign a consent to serve form in order to be placed on the ballot.
• We are currently wrapping up confirming nominees to be placed on the ballot, the next step will be announcing the election date and the candidates. Stay tuned for more!
• Ballots will go out through the mail, please update your address if it has changed here: https://www.wsna.org/membership/update-info

Details on the election process can be found in your local unit rules here: https://cdn.wsna.org/assets/local-unit-assets/university-of-washington-medical-center/rules.pdf

WSNA Local Unit Officer Duties and Overview

• Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
  The Local Unit Chair and Vice-Chair are the leaders and coordinators of the local unit. The Chair is responsible for ensuring that goals and business of the Local Unit are accomplished, that the Local Unit Rules are followed, and committees are functioning and accountable.
• Secretary
  The Local Unit Secretary, as an officer and member of the Local Unit Executive Committee, is responsible for ensuring that all officers and committees of the local unit are notified of upcoming meetings and events. The Local Unit Secretary assists with gathering information for the local unit newsletters and works with the Local Unit Chair in sending the materials to the WSNA Nurse Representative.
• Treasurer
  The Treasurer’s duties include authorizing and signing for payment of bills that have been approved by the Chairperson; keeping an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements; reporting to the Executive Committee on the status of the dues.
• Grievance Officer 
  (Up to (7) Grievance Officers can be elected)
  The Grievance Officer, as an officer and member of the Local Unit Executive Committee, is responsible for is an overseeing contract enforcement using the grievance procedure found in the contract, and by doing so, advocates for all nurses.
• Membership Officer
  The Membership Officer ensures that all new hires are contacted in a timely fashion to discuss membership at UWMC, given a WSNA membership application and ensures new hires are introduced to the new hires’ unit representative. The membership officer strives to increase the membership of the bargaining unit; Maintains a group of activists who are willing to perform duties at the request of the Local Unit Executive Committee.
• Local Unit Rep
  All units need at least one Unit Rep for each shift. The Unit Rep is the appointed primary point of contact between nurses in the unit, Local Unit Officers, and WSNA Staff. A Unit Rep welcomes and introduces themselves and WSNA to new nurses in their clinical area. Unit Reps are a resource to nurses in their clinic and across the bargaining unit. Unit Reps collect and distribute information so that nurses and Local Unit Officers can work together for maximum contract enforcement.

Want to run for office? It is not too late, please email your nurse representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org to learn how you can self-nominate before ballots are finalized.

Upcoming Events: 

WSNA Coffee Sip and Chat event this Thursday, March 6

• Come down to meet with WSNA Nurse Representative, and Local Unit Leaders for a Free Drink of your choice. Show up and enjoy a drink on us and get any questions answered that you may have.

Time and Locations:

• Day Shift: 1-2:30pm Espresso Stand back of Cafeteria
• Night Shift: 9-10:30pm 3^rd Floor Espresso Stand

WSNA Leadership Conference is fast approaching!  25 Scholarships being offered for Free Registration of this event!

Level up Conference Time is running short for UWMC Montlake RNs to be eligible for a paid registration for the WSNA Level Up Leadership Conference Level Up your skills, your knowledge, and your power at WSNA’s 2026 Union Leadership Conference on April 26–28, 2026, at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Contact Nurse Representative Ed Zercher at ezercher@wsna.org.  This opportunity is available on a first come, first served basis and the cutoff for registration is Monday, March 23. We will provide a promo code for the recipients to use in registration. Lodging is a separate item that nurses manage individually. Check it out to learn more about what to expect at the conference, agenda, lodging details and more.  Now more than ever, unions need strong leaders like you. At Leadership, you’ll learn and grow, with some costume-party fun thrown in. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, deepen your leadership knowledge, and prepare for the challenges and victories ahead.

Spaces are limited so sign up today!