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Getting ready for contract negotiations starts today!

Who: Whatcom County Health Department WSNA-represented workers.

What: The pre-negotiation survey for your WSNA contract is now live! It is crucial that every nurse fills it out. Your current contract expires on December 31, 2025.

Why: Your responses give us assurance that we are speaking with a unified voice at the bargaining table, reflecting the priorities of the nurses as a whole group.

When: There is no time like the present! We are scheduled to meet with the County in early September to first gain information and discuss the health benefits options, followed by full contract negotiations.

How: Click on the link and complete the survey or scan the QR code and complete on your personal phone. The survey closes on August 25. Please take the time to submit your responses and let your voice be heard.

Please remember: to exercise voting privileges on the upcoming contract, you must be a member in good standing prior to ratification vote. Join today! https://www.wsna.org/membership/application

In solidarity,

Your WSNA Local Unit Officers, 
Nicole Miller – Co-chair
Kai Rapaport – Co-chair
Lela Riherd – Treasurer
Julie McElroy – Grievance

Questions about this email? Contact Tara Barnes tbarnes@wsna.org


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