WSNA filed a union group grievance on violations of the Staffing Language in our Contract.

Your ADOs were an integral part of notifying the union and management that Safe Staffing is a HUGE concern.

We will arrange a grievance meeting with some key bargaining unit nurse leaders and will also be inviting you to join in and share your testimony.

The majority of ADOs are coming from PACU (Main & Walters), Critical Care (the PCUs), and Family Birth Center (NICU and L&D).

If you have staffing issues, let us know that everything is NOT ok.

Please keep submitting your ADOs - They DO Matter.

Watch for more information coming soon on our Campaign for Safe Staffing.

Racial Justice Committee Black History Month Event

The SJMC Racial Justice Committee sponsored its first Black History Month Event and it was a huge success.

This was an Immersive History Experience teaching you about the Underground Railroad and also about Black leaders who made significant contributions in African American history. Thank you to all who participated.

The Racial Justice Committee was developed from the SJMC WSNA Contract, article 15.5.  It is comprised of 4 WSNA RNs plus WSNA Nurse Representative and 5 SJMC Staff.

If you have ideas you'd like to share; or have issues surrounding racial justice in the workplace, please use the QR code on the flier to communicate with us.

Cafeteria Time March 11

Stop by Wednesday, March 11 from 10 am - 2 pm in the Cafeteria.

WSNA officers and Nurse Rep will be there to chat with you.

Enter to win a $25 Fred Meyer gift card just for stopping by.

Interested in Stepping up to become a Union Leader?

Your current officers are seeking members to help lead the team, either as an officer or a unit representative/steward. As we gear up for Negotiations 2027, we need a strong foundation to inform and ignite our bargaining unit members. There are different roles; we'd like to help you find the right one for you.  Talk to one of the current officers or Nurse Rep. The upcoming WSNA Leadership Conference is the perfect place to get the training.

WSNA Leadership Conference April 26-28  

Level up your skills, your knowledge, and your power at WSNA’s 2026 Union Leadership Conference April 26–28, 2026 at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

Find out more here:  https://www.wsna.org/calendar/event/865479/union-leadership-conference-2026

Let one of your union officers or WSNA Nurse Rep know if you are interested in a scholarship to attend.

Find your WSNA Contract and Leadership contacts here:  https://www.wsna.org/union/st-joseph-medical-center

Co-Chair Carina Price, ICU
Co-Chair Jessica Lenczycki, FBC
Secretary Shannon Suchland, Walters Day Surgery
Grievance Officer Yunna Flenord, ICU
Membership Officer Teresa Kindell, 2 South MS

WSNA Nurse Representative Janet Stewart  JStewart@wsna.org