SIGN THE PETITION - WSNA nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan in Puyallup, WA are disappointed in management’s refusal to adequately address our concerns at negotiations. MultiCare must go beyond empty promises and hollow words: we need management to act for our coworkers, patients, and community.

WSNA is deeply saddened by news of a horrific industrial accident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview on Tuesday. A chemical tank rupture at the plant’s paper mill released white liquor, a chemical used in paper-making, leading to multiple critical injuries and fatalities.

Q&A WITH NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Gerard Friesz has been working behind the scenes at WSNA for seven years in various leadership roles. So why is he excited to take on this new role and what are his priorities for WSNA? And what is the quote he lives by? Learn more in WSNA's May newsletter.

Dr. Sonya Sloan and Dr. Haydée Brown warn the Trump administration is “burying the evidence.” 1,800+ measles cases already in 2026. Reports say the FDA blocked studies showing COVID-19 and shingles vaccines are safe. “If the science exposes the truth, block it.”

The Washington State Democratic Party released the following statement:

Nurses must continue to speak truth to power, & push back against harmful health policy coming out of DC. Thank you @pabloreports.bsky.social, @meiselasb.bsky.social,& @meidastouch.com for lifting up the stories of frontline nurses by covering the Nurses Shift Change rally in DC during Nurses Week.

Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was linked to lower 1-year mortality among young adults with kidney failure who were starting dialysis, a cohort study suggested. https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/121218

Instead of asking her to resign with a strongly worded letter, you could eliminate her seat by using the new map the voters passed.

Saw this last night. Rep. Kiggans (R-VA) is 1 of 3 nurses in Congress (swing district). "Cotton-picking hands" as a reference to the first black congressional party leader is blatantly racist. On the last day of nurses week, our profession must wholeheartedly reject Rep. Kiggan's "Ditto".

Our response to the White House 🤌

GET IN, DORKS! It's a watershed moment and we need YOUR HELP. 1/x @standupforscience.net was asked by independent members of the National Academies to support their letter to Congress calling for the reinstatement of the National Science Board. #saveNSB 🔗 www.standupforscience.net/nasem-letter...

BELLINGHAM, WASH. — Local organization launches Mother’s Day fundraiser for immigrant moms www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/a...

This nurses week: it is obvious that we need to do more than just clap & celebrate nurses. We need public mobilization and action. The failure of nurses to receive the basic tools & conditions they need is not just a national embarrassment. It’s a reflection of what we fail to prioritize. #nursesky

Want to speak up? Nurses and nurse allies are rallying in DC & virtually nationwide tomorrow. nurseshiftchange.org HR 1/OBBBA Impacts: -Draconian Medicaid cuts -Nurses/allied health excluded from higher fed loan caps, but theologians included… -Failure to address core issues like workforce/staffing

Almost time for the Nurses Shift Change Report for Duty Rally on May 7th! Nurses AND nurse allies are welcome to join us! I’m honored to serve as the keynote speaker alongside some amazing nurse leaders! You can attend in Washington DC or virtually: nurseshiftchange.org

In an era dominated by chaos, our core values must serve as a guiding light. For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.

We need you! Help us fuel the fight for science and help us bring the Virtual & Accessible Earth Day 2026 Rally to everyone on Wednesday, April 22 at 8 PM ET. Visit this link zurl.co/YxjdF to donate and register for the rally. Thank you! #EarthDay #ED2026 #EDVR2026 #EarthDay2026 #Climate

Donald Trump defunded the Red Cross.

@vinguptamd.bsky.social speaking the truth. 👇🏽 Healthcare professionals have been dismissed and ignored under MAHA. From vaccine misinformation and funding cuts, to gutting workforce investments and access to sufficient student loans.

This is a masterclass by Buttigieg

#nursesky and nurse allies: Join me during Nurses Week on May 7th in Washington DC for the Report for Duty Rally being led by Nurses Shift Change. Learn more here and RSVP: nurseshiftchange.org

@vinguptamd.bsky.social clearly outlines the issue that healthcare providers are seeing on a daily basis. We are asked to care for patients, yet our patients cannot afford their care & lack coverage…all while we see a $200 billion number being thrown around for a war without a clear rationale.

The Millionaire’s Tax awaits @governorferguson.bsky.social’s signature. WA’s limited streams of revenue, & upside-down tax code, are unable to address the affordability crisis that impacts the health of Washingtonians. @wsna.bsky.social www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/27/c...

NO KINGS 3 VIRTUAL RALLY organized by Stand Up for Science An accessible and inclusive rally for everyone, everywhere. March 28th, 12:30 - 2pm CT followed by live stream of the national flagship event from the Twin Cities (MN). standupforscience.net/sufs-nk3 #NoKings #NoKings3 #NK3VR #Rally

The WSNA Board of Directors has appointed longtime labor leader Gerard Friesz to serve as the next WSNA Executive Director. Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.

"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now." Read the Q&A with @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president, in the latest #WashingtonNurse.

This is Nathan Cavanaugh, another DOGE staffer explaining how he flagged grants at NEH for "DEI" which would be reviewed for termination. 404 Media has reviewed hours of this footage and we'll have more soon. Part of a lawsuit by @acls1919.bsky.social, @modernlanguage.bsky.social + @historians.org

Nurse Title Protection was signed into law yesterday! “With the rapid rise of AI it’s important for Washingtonians to know that AI cannot act as a licensed nurse or claim to be one,” said @governorferguson.bsky.social. Thank you Rep. Obras & Sen. Bateman for your leadership! @wsna.bsky.social

HB 2155 (NURSE TITLE PROTECTION) SIGNED INTO LAW - “With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) it’s important for Washingtonians to know that AI cannot act as a licensed nurse or claim to be one,” said @bobfergusonparody.bsky.social

Thank you Dr. Gill for your words this weekend! We appreciate your work standing up for nurses and for science. “Nurses have never been passive observers of history… and we are not going to allow misinformation to replace the knowledge that has saved millions of lives.” - @justin-gill.bsky.social

Proud to speak at @sufsseattle.bsky.social in Seattle. Science cannot be a casualty of politically motivated decisions. Nurses rely on science to care for our patients. @wsna.bsky.social continues to be bold and take action that protects our patients and the nursing profession!

Directions and full list of speakers for Seattle's event - including @repkimschrier.bsky.social @justin-gill.bsky.social @daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social and others - here:

Glad to join @repkimschrier.bsky.social Alexis Rink, @justin-gill.bsky.social Chetan Seshadri, @meadekrosby.bsky.social Abby Gambrill, Will Daugherty @daveupthegrovecpl.bsky.social ++ for rally Saturday. #science #facts #climate #fedcuts #democracy fight2win.standupforscience.net/Seattle-March/

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE - National Day of Action on Saturday, March 7, including an event from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center. @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president, will speak. Learn more at standupforscience.net/march7 @standupforscience.bsky.social

SEATTLE!!! Visit this link: fight2win.standupforscience.net/Seattle-March/ to learn more about your local SATURDAY MARCH 7TH RALLY to TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE! See map for location! Rally starts at 12PM and goes till 3!! #March7Seattle #standupforscience #science #savescience

Definitely a big win for nurses! Welcome to the @wsna.bsky.social and @aft.org family, Tacoma General per diem nurses!

“When we walk into someone’s space, we’re not just nurses,” says Kiesha Garcia-Stubbs, public health for Seattle & King County. "We’re social workers, behavioral health providers, safety planners. We hold these trusting relationships because we’re the ones who show up when no one else does.”

Save the date! One year after our kickoff rally on March 7th, 2025, we’re back for round two! We’re here to say that science makes America great, science saves lives, and scientists are NOT going to let this administration replace facts with fiction. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

"There's no substitute for the human touch, and there's no substitute for healthcare reform." - @vinguptamd.bsky.social With healthcare harder & more expensive to access, Dr. Gupta hopes people can safely utilize AI tools to empower themselves & augment - not replace -essential healthcare.

Americans are in crisis. We need to act like it and declare a housing emergency. Learn about this housing bill that does that. No more nibbling at the edges of this problem: www.youtube.com/shorts/tFfOP...

Unfortunately, we now receive unreliable information from these vaccine-denying federal committees. This is exactly why I requested a bill with @oicwa.bsky.social to shift vaccine recommendations to our own Department of Health. I'm looking forward to signing that bipartisan bill.

This week, Washington state Democratic leaders introduced the Millionaires Tax (SB 6346 / HB 2724): ✅ 9.9% only on income above $1 million ✅ Around 0.5% of households pay ✅ Sustainable funding for schools + health care ✅ Tax cuts that help working families + small businesses

What did the Obamas ever do to Trump besides live rent-free in his head for a decade? They didn’t go low. They didn’t punch below the belt. They didn’t spend their days posting racist garbage. This is why I will never claim a bigot as my president. Small man, small behavior, American embarrassment

Nurses/Nurse Allies: Join me on May 7th in Washington DC. With so much on the line, now is the time to speak up! RSVP below. #nursesky @nursesshiftchange.bsky.social @nursesforamerica.bsky.social @drsforamerica.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com @standupforscience.bsky.social

A former colleague of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old ICU nurse shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis, remembers him as someone filled with “kindness, compassion and a strong sense of civic duty to help his fellow citizens.”

This is not how democracies work. We refuse to standby while the press are silenced👇 RALLY TO TAKE BACK SCIENCE! 🔬🧪✊ March 7th, 2026 in Washington, DC and nationwide! Learn more at standupforscience.net/march7 #Standupforscience #takebackourscience

This new file released appears to show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussing visiting Epstein's island in 2012. Lutnick previously claimed that he cut off ties around 2005 with Epstein after being revolted by him.

Agree, the pullback from @who.int will affect the health of Americans. Our health is connected globally and our borders do not insulate us from health threats. Thankful for states that are filling the void, and coalitions that are being built #WestCoastHealthAlliance @vinguptamd.bsky.social

No arrests of the ICE thugs who murdered Alex Pretti, Renee Good, or Keith Porter. No arrests of anyone in the Epstein Files. But they arrested Don Lemon because of his journalism.

SEEN AND HEARD IN OLYMPIA- Nurses from across Washington state visited Olympia this afternoon to advocate for their profession at WSNA Lobby Day. Because of you, legislators heard directly from nurses who know what patients truly need. Thank you for showing up for your communities. #WSNALobbyDay2026