by jrojas | Sep 18, 2014 | DSHS-DOH, Press Center, Updates
Citing concerns over safety for both patients and staff, nurses at Western State Hospital held an informational picket and Eastern State nurses marched on DSHS Wednesday to call on Governor Inslee and CEOs Ron Adler and Dorothy Sawyer to address safety and staffing...
by juliep | Aug 15, 2014 | Press Center
When we stand together and stay strong for the long haul, we win big for our patients and our families. After 20 long months fighting for better staffing and better care, including picketing and a sub-zero weather strike, 1,000 nurses and healthcare workers at Valley...
by juliep | Aug 4, 2014 | Press Center, Updates
Whatcom County residents and small businesses are standing with us to show their support for better staffing and patient care at St. Joseph Medical Center. These 59 small businesses are displaying signs showing their support for our campaign to improve jobs and care...
by juliep | Jun 7, 2014 | Press Center, Swedish, Swedish Edmonds
Nonprofit hospitals like Swedish-Providence have an obligation to provide access to affordable care and to give back to our communities, particularly when they’re making millions in profit. Swedish-Providence is seeking permission from the City of Seattle to...
by juliep | May 29, 2014 | Press Center
Congratulations to the leaders who stepped up and were elected to our union’s highest governing body, the Executive Board. We swore in our new board at our May meeting. President: Diane Sosne, RN, MN Executive Vice President: Emily Van Bronkhorst...
by juliep | Apr 7, 2014 | Press Center
When tragedies impact our communities, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members unite to show our support and concern. Many of the 200 SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members at Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, one of the nearest hospitals to Oso, live in the affected communities...