We have a tentative contract agreement with the State of Washington. The coalition negotiation team worked extremely hard during this difficult time in order to reach this tentative agreement. Your negotiation team is recommending a YES vote.

Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis and its effects on the state budget, no one was able to gain any wage increases for the life of the contract. We were able to bargain some meaningful contract language that applies to Safety in the Workplace, professional training and meal & rest breaks. Additionally, agency-designated non-backfill positions will take one furlough day per month from July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2023 with the potential for additional furlough dates. We are glad to announce that healthcare costs are maintained at 85% Agency cost and 15% employee cost.

Please come and vote (pick one of the two polling locations):

Date- September 29, 2020
Time- noon to 4 p.m.
Place- Washington Veterans Home – Port Orchard

Date- September 28, 2020
Time- 10 to 11:30 p.m.
Place- Washington Soldiers Home – Orting

Date- September 29, 2020
Time- 6 to 7:30 a.m.
Place- Washington Soldiers Home – Orting

(The tentative agreement will be available for your review during the voting times)

Only members in good standing are eligible to vote.

Please contact Travis Elmore, WSNA Nurse Representative at 1 800 231-8482 ext. 3117 or telmore@wsna.org if you have questions or comments.