Millions of people around the country will mobilize and peacefully march at "No Kings Day" tomorrow, March 28.

WSNA's participation in this action is grounded in our principles, including our stated position that all communities deserve access to safe, quality health care and all workers have a right to form, join and fully participate in their union.

We fight for these issues at the bargaining table, in public policy, and tomorrow, in the streets.

We are joining forces with our AFT union siblings who are educators and staff who primarily work in Washington's Community and 4-year colleges.

There are several local protest locations, but WSNA staff will be at Tacoma's Wright Park with Signs and Palm Cards. Look for Grace and Megan on the corner by Cosmonaut Coffee Co - 817 Division Avenue. Meet at 12:45.

Send photos from the event to Matt at mvivion@wsna.org so we can promote on social media and in future communications.

Help amplify the event:  

• Use #NoKings on social media
• Reshare or tag WSNA and AFT's posts on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

Feel free to join WSNA's mobilization network so we can share information about other upcoming mobilization efforts. Here's the QR code.

We're Stronger Together

Show unity and support for your union and become a dues paying member. Contract bargaining begins April 14^th for the 2027-2029 contract.

Sign up here:  Membership application - WSNA

Staffing Complaint Forms - ADOs (Assignment Despite Objection)

Did you know you can use an online ADO form to document any unsafe working condition? That includes: missed breaks, equipment malfunction or shortages; unsafe staffing assignments; inadequate support staff; workplace violence and more. Use this link or QR code to document your situation.  https://www.wsna.org/union/ado

My Representational Rights 

Union members have the right to union representation by a trained union representative at any meeting that could lead to discipline now or in the future. These representation rights are also known as Weingarten rights. 

The question to ask if your manager wants to chat or meet with you is, could this meeting lead to discipline now or in the future? The same thing would apply if you are having a conversation with management and it starts to feel uncomfortable. Stop the meeting and ask, could this meeting lead to discipline now or in the future?  

If the answer is yes, tell your manager you are happy to meet, but would like a reasonable amount of time to obtain union representation. Managers generally agree with this. Note: management is not allowed to pick your representative.

If the manager does not allow you to reschedule and insists you meet immediately assert your rights and professionally state you will listen but cannot respond until you have union representation.

Knowledge is power. Understanding your rights and responsibilities during an investigatory interview can help ensure fair treatment.

Your WSNA Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Representative is who you should reach out to if you find yourself in this situation.

Find your WSNA Contract and Leadership contacts here:  https://www.wsna.org/union/washington-soldiers-home

Chair:  Jennifer Colbert, RN3 Investigations/Quality Assurance
Co-Chair: Randale Jack, RN3 Resident Care Manager
Secretary/Treasurer: Marjorie McDaniel RN3 Staff Development/Infection Preventionist

WSNA Nurse Representative  Janet Stewart at JStewart@wsna.org