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Jennifer Colbert

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Co-Chair

Janice Pate

RN3 Restorative

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Secretary/Treasurer

Marjorie McDaniel

RN3 Staff Development/Infection Preventionist

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Grievance Officer

Angela Clausen

RN2 Charge Nurse

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Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day

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As we observe Veterans Day, let us take a moment to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices have secured the freedoms and safety we cherish today.

Working in a Veterans Home gives us a special opportunity to show our gratitude in a personal way—through our compassion, our care, and our respect for every resident who has worn the uniform. We also honor the many staff members who have served; and the family members of veterans for their commitment and sacrifice.

Let’s continue to make this day meaningful by recognizing their stories, their service, and their lasting contributions to our country.

It's time to nominate your WSNA Officers for 2025-2028

WSNA local unit officers are elected by the union nurse members every three years. WSNA officers work in collaboration with the Nurse Representative to advocate for bargaining unit nurses. Time commitment is minimal. WSNA provides training for each of these roles. You may nominate yourself or someone else you feel would fill the role well. After nominations close, we will confirm willingness to serve, and electronic elections will be held.

Officer positions include: Chairperson, Co-Chairperson, Secretary/Treasurer, and Grievance Officer.

  1. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the unit and be an ex officio member, with vote, of all committees, except the Nominating Committee.
  2. The Co-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the chairperson in the absence of the chairperson and shall perform other duties as may be assigned.
  3. The position of Secretary/Treasurer is combined and held by one person. This person will keep record of meeting notes and finance reports and be responsible for processing vouchers.
  4. The Grievance Officer shall be the liaison between the unit and WSNA to advise and assist WSNA in the Association's dealings with the Employer concerning grievances.

Submit your nominations electronically using the link below, no later than November 24, 2025

Nomination link

Current officers may be nominated, as there are no term limits.

Those currently serving are:
Chairperson Jennifer Colbert
Co-Chairperson Janice Pate
Secretary/Treasurer Marjorie McDaniel

Questions/Concerns, notify one of your WSNA Officers Jennifer Colbert, Janice Pate or Marjorie McDaniel
or WSNA Nurse Representative Janet Stewart JStewart@wsna.org.

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WSNA union news

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Press release

"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."

November 10, 2025

Community support grows for Seattle Children's nurses in contract fight

Dr. Ben Danielson, several state legislators, and labor groups urge the hospital to come to the table with good-faith proposals.

October 21, 2025

An open letter to WSNA and Seattle Children’s Hospital nurses from Dr. Ben Danielson

"I stand with you in your efforts to keep anti-racism and DEI at the center of your work and at the top of the contract with Seattle Children’s Hospital."

October 17, 2025

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