Washington State Nurses Association

WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH AI? Complete this short survey to help the labor movement and policymakers better understand all workers’ experience with AI — and whether they differ by background or identity.

Decisions made at the ballot box affect nurses, our patients, and the future of healthcare. Make your voice heard this November.

Join @wsna.bsky.social nurses for an informational picket at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle on Friday, October 30. Let's send a clear message that patient care needs to come before hospital profits. Full details: www.wsna.org/calendar/eve...

Nurses at Virginia Mason in Seattle are fighting for a contract that puts safe staffing in place. Management is refusing to negotiate in good faith. Sign the @wsna.bsky.social community letter and help spread the word: www.wsna.org/action-alert...

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, WSNA honors Indigenous peoples, their sovereignty, and their enduring contributions to our communities. We recognize Indigenous nurses and health care workers and stand for equitable care and a future where Indigenous communities can thrive.

SIGN THE PETITION! - Nurses at Virginia Mason are fighting for safe staffing and protected breaks. Sign the community letter to support nurses and quality patient care.

Washington’s primary results are in. Our latest update covers key legislative races, nurses running for office, NO on I-645, and WSNA’s priorities for safe staffing, workplace violence prevention and worker protections.

About 11,000 Washington residents lost their Medicaid coverage today. Anticipated downstream effects include more ER visits from people who are uninsured. Will your staffing keep up? Read the @kuow.org article at kuow.org/health/2026-09-30/14-000-wa-residents-expected-to-lose-medicaid-oct-1

If you are a nurse who is in danger of losing your work authorization because of changes to your Temporary Protected Status, you may have a chance to qualify for permanent employment sponsorship, which could mean a path to citizenship. Learn more on our website.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was an "absolute gamechanger" for Jen Morgan, WSNA member and nurse with Public Health – Seattle & King County. Learn how she got $158,000 in student debt forgiven.

IN MEMORIAM - Kathi Landon, a much-beloved WSNA nurse representative and mentor, died Sept. 10. Kathi was a quintessential nurse rep, unfailingly supportive colleague, and a positive presence in every room she entered.

In 2026, the Washington State Nurses Foundation awarded 23 scholarships totaling $47,000 to students from across the state and at all levels of their nursing education. Meet the 2026 scholarship recipients — and the stories behind them.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all those who have supported our members in Spokane who have been affected by the wildfires. There’s still time to apply for a WSNA Nurses’ Emergency Assistance Grant. WSNA is still accepting donations for wildfire and disaster relief. Learn more on our website.

Join the American Nurses Association in mobilizing for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Learn how you can help at ana.quorum.us/NursesDayofAction2026

How is AI being used in your workplace? As we have said before, we need to establish guardrails now, and nurses should have a seat at the table when AI implementation decisions are made.

On #LaborDay, we remember the contributions of generations of working people who sacrificed and organized to secure the rights and protections most workers enjoy today.

King County's 11-step pay scale made a career in public health nursing hard to sustain, until nurses organized and held out to win a contract with 21-steps and much more. Learn more in our August newsletter.

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat raise health risks across Washington, especially for people with chronic conditions or medications affected by heat, dehydration, or poor air quality. Learn more in this article by Megan Kilpatrick, WSNA education director, in our August newsletter.

Barbara Nichols, the first Black president of the American Nurses Association, moved nursing forward in the U.S. and globally. She was a visionary leader, trusted colleague, and loyal friend. Learn more in this article by David Keepnews, former WSNA executive director, in our August newsletter.

We already have this in Washington state. Now it’s time to get it nationwide.

CONTRACT RATIFIED! - Congratulations to the nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington, who voted with an overwhelming majority YES to ratify their new contract. Huge shoutout to the bargaining team for your hard work and tenacity.

WSNA strongly opposes efforts to reshape our nation’s childhood vaccine recommendations through political directives rather than established scientific and clinical processes. Read the full statment on our website.

This is what we've been saying for years and now TIME magazine is saying it too. We must change the conversation from "workforce shortage" to "retention problem." Staffing ratios are our North Star in terms of safe, quality care, and decreasing nurse burnout and incidents of workplace violence.

ACTION ALERT - Support WSNA members affected by Washington wildfires. You can make a difference right now.

WSNA is heartbroken by the devastating wildfires impacting Spokane and surrounding communities. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been forced to evacuate, suffered loss, or is working tirelessly to protect lives and property during this rapidly evolving emergency.

Justin Gill, WSNA President, and Edna Cortez, Chair of the WSNA Labor Executive Council, were among fellow WSNA staff and members participating in a labor-wide doorbelling event in Seattle today in support of Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and No on Initiative 645. @justin-gill.bsky.social

WSNA joins the American Nurses Association and the nursing community in mourning the loss of Barbara L. Nichols, a nursing trailblazer and transformational leader whose courage, conviction, and clarity reshaped the profession and paved the way for generations of nurses.

ACTION ALERT - Join fellow union members and WSNA staff for a doorbelling event on Aug. 1 in central Seattle in support of Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen. Learn more and RSVP at wsna.org/action-alerts/2026/join-us-aug-1-labor-neighbor