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Politics affects nursing in every way — get ready for 2026

If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.

The long road to victory at Seattle Children’s

Seattle Children’s nurses ratified a new contract after nine months of tough bargaining, winning major pay increases, stronger protections, and preserving union rights.

February 12, 2026

Big contract wins for Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU nurses

Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.

February 17, 2026

Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.

February 17, 2026

Tell the Department of Education: Nursing degrees are professional degrees!

Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.

February 17, 2026

Nominate union nurses who led the way

Eight recognition awards will be presented to individuals and teams at the WSNA Union Leadership Conference.

February 18, 2026

Trailblazing nurse Verna Hill passes on

Hall of Fame member Verna Hill was a pioneering public health nurse and civil rights advocate who broke racial barriers in nursing education and leadership.

February 18, 2026

Alex Pretti killing prompts protests and memorials

WSNA continues to support peaceful protests and other actions that oppose mass detention and deportation, along with federal policies that roll back collective bargaining rights, diversity initiatives, and healthcare access, among others.

February 18, 2026

Keepnews to receive ANA National Award

The award recognizes substantial contributions made by an individual man in nursing to the profession in the areas of practice, research, education, public policy, and/or community service.

February 18, 2026

Five nurses to be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame

Press release

These exceptional nurses will be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.

February 18, 2026