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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 17h

HOW YOU CAN HELP - @ofnhp.bsky.social, an @aft.org affiliate representing many nurses and other health professionals in Oregon and Southwest WA, has given notice to Kaiser that it plans a 5-day strike starting October 14. Check out our website for ways to help.

Kaiser strike coming Oct. 14. Here’s how you can help.

AFT affiliate OFNHP announces five-day strike.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 20h

The race is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Learn more at laurenmccluskey.org/event/2025-r...

2025 Race for Campus Safety - Pullman, Washington - Lauren McCluskey Foundation

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 20h

Nurses from Pullman Regional Hospital, WSNA staff and leadership provided basic first aid at the Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety on Oct. 4 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 4d

PROUDLY “UNREASONABLE” - More than a thousand nurses and community members showed up Sept. 30 at the WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s. The hospital wants to eliminate long-held union protections and deny nurses what they need to provide safe, excellent care.

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 5d

What is at stake here in WA?
- 21% increase in health exchange premiums
-Estimates of 80,000 people dropping coverage if tax credits are not extended
- Rural counties may see 80-90% increase in premiums
@wsna.bsky.social
This is out of touch with the needs of patients, nurses & healthcare workers

Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 5d

WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.

Statement from WSNA on the government shutdown and attacks on health…

WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers…

www.wsna.org

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 5d

We will continue to advocate for policies that protect patients, support nurses and healthcare professionals, and ensure that every Washingtonian can get the health care they need.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 5d

WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.

Statement from WSNA on the government shutdown and attacks on health…

WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers…

www.wsna.org

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 7d

Learn more at www.wsna.org/news/2025/se...

Seattle Children’s nurses fighting for their rights, set to info…

Seattle Children’s wants to eliminate long-held union protections and deny nurses what they need to provide safe, excellent care.

www.wsna.org

Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 7d

PICKET RESUMES 11AM! - Here’s a few photos from WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s this morning. The picket resumes 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4800 Sand Point Way NE and will include a rally with speakers. Come through and show your support for nurses as they fight for a fair contract.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 8d

HERE WE GO! The WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s is underway. Join us at 4800 Sand Point Way NE from now until 9 a.m. Can’t make it this morning? Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. sWhen we fight, we win!

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 9d

The nurses have been negotiating with the county for 8 months. These nurses, who provide a safety net for King County communities, are watching their paychecks stagnate because of broken promises by the county. They should feel valued for their years served. Sign petition at wsna.to/support-kcnurses

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 9d

Check out the @fox13seattle.bsky.social coverage of King County public health nurses holding a rally Sept. 27 in downtown Seattle as they fight for a fair contract.

King County nurses hold rally in Seattle amid contract negotiations

In the midst of an eight-month contract negotiation, King County's public health nurses held a rally in Seattle on Saturday as they say their paychecks stagnate.

www.fox13seattle.com

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 11d

WSNA's Labor Executive Council (LEC) held their biennial meeting today in Richland, WA. The LEC is the democratically elected governing body for WSNA’s union-related work statewide. Shown here are members who attended in person. Learn about the LEC at wsna.org/union/labor-executive-council

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you @wsna.bsky.social for following the science and standing up for your patients. @AFTHealthcare.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/aft....

AFT @aft.org · 13d

"These warnings risk causing unnecessary fear among patients and families as well as undertreatment of pain and fever. They are reckless and driven by ideology, not science." - @wsna.bsky.social

WSNA rejects Pres., FDA advice on acetaminophen in pregnancy

The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no…

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 12d

The nurses have been negotiating with the county for eight months. These nurses, who provide a safety net for King County communities, are watching their paychecks stagnate because of broken promises by the county. They should feel valued and supported for their years served.

Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 12d

Seattle King County public health nurses will be holding a rally from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 outside the King County Chinook Building at 401 5th Ave.

King County public health nurses to rally Sept. 27

King County’s public health nurses should feel valued and supported for their years served.

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AFT @aft.org · 13d

"These warnings risk causing unnecessary fear among patients and families as well as undertreatment of pain and fever. They are reckless and driven by ideology, not science." - @wsna.bsky.social

WSNA rejects Pres., FDA advice on acetaminophen in pregnancy

The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no…

www.wsna.org

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 13d

The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no evidence of a causal link to autism.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 13d

The WSNA Board of Directors Executive Committee soundly rejects President Trump’s September 22 statement bluntly and repeatedly telling pregnant people not to take acetaminophen. @justin-gill.bsky.social

President, FDA action on acetaminophen during pregnancy reckless

The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no…

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 14d

The Washington State Department of Health recently clarified expectations on the posting of hospital staffing plans as part of state law. Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting a staffing schedule for the current shift. Learn more in the #WashingtonNurse.

Hospital Staffing Plan posting requirements: Is your patient care…

Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting staffing schedule for current shift.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 15d

WSNA Executive Director @davkeep.bsky.social will step down August 2026. "This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on to the next stage of my life." Read his letter in the #WashingtonNurse.

WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews to step down August 2026

"This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on…

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 18d

The nurses are up against lawyers from Morgan Lewis, one of the most prominent anti-union law firms in the country.

Seattle Children’s decides where to put its money and it needs to invest in the people who make excellent patient care possible.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 18d

Seattle Children’s nurses are in a massive contract fight and will hold an informational picket Tuesday, Sept. 30 to voice their anger over the hospital’s unresponsiveness in negotiations.

Seattle Children’s nurses fighting for their rights, set to info…

The nurses are up against lawyers from Morgan Lewis, one of the most prominent anti-union law firms in the country.

www.wsna.org

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 19d

"Public Health nurses hold a unique level of tolerance, but we are done tolerating different treatment than other nurses. We deserve MORE and we will not stop fighting until we get it." Read op-ed by King County public health nurse in The Stand.

Public health nurses not valued for their experience by King County

“We want the county to VALUE us in the way that aligns with its True North and values. Public Health nurses hold a unique level of tolerance, but we are done tolerating different treatment than other ...

www.thestand.org

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 19d

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