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Sen. Patty Murray, healthcare workers to share urgent demand for PPE
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) will join frontline union healthcare workers to share how a shortage of PPE is endangering their ability to keep themselves, their patients and larger communities safe.
Sign Our Petition Demanding Safe, Fair Working Conditions for Health Care Workers
We’re joining together as unions representing health workers across Washington to demand safe working conditions and fair pay for every frontline worker. Will you sign our petition?
Our Union’s Statement on News That WSH Staff Members Contracted Virus
That five workers at Western State Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19 is ample proof that DSHS, DOH and DCYF need to do more to protect our members.
Unions Push Back on Labor Relations Board’s Anti-Democracy Decision
Labor organizations across Washington state are expressing outrage in reaction to the National Labor Relations Board postponing of all union recognition elections.
Unions enter into Memorandum of Agreement with MultiCare Health System
SEIU 1199NW Healthcare, WSNA and UFCW 21 entered into an agreement with MultiCare Health System regarding guarantees to wages and benefits for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Unions Representing Nurses and Health Professionals Applaud Steps to Focus on Safety
Unions representing nurses, health professionals, and health care service and maintenance workers today responded to Gov. Inslee’s emergency declaration on health and safety rules.