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Chris Jakubowski

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Doug Harper, RN

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Janet O. Bower, RN

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Claire Rovang

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We have a dedicated gmail inbox you can send messages to for issues or questions

Send your messages to wsna.uwmontlake@gmail.com.

Latest update

WSNA at UWMC Actual Time Reporting (ATR) Bargaining Update

Both teams met on Thursday, February 5, and reviewed the employer’s last proposal.   Your team of WSNA registered nurses continues to develop a counter back to the employer that works to maintain the priorities as identified by bargaining unit RNs.

Some of the top items we are looking to achieve include:

  1. Maintaining RN flexibility and input into their schedule throughout the build process, avoiding “first come first serve” scenarios
  2. Reasonable clock in and clock out expectations like protecting against discipline for incremental OT incurred as a result of clocking in and out in new UKG system
  3. Vacation and leave request policies that take into account a more restricted time period for scheduling, and factoring in schedule trade limitations

We are working on scheduling our next meeting with the employer as soon as early next week and will keep you apprised on our progress, with the go-live date of February 16 in mind.

In Unity,

Your ATR Transition Bargaining Team
Rhonda McFerran, PACU
Mica Toyota, 5NE 
Mesha Park, Vascular Access
Beckie Garaas, 5S 
Sorrel Orr 7SE

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