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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

SOUNDING THE ALARM ON HR 1 - @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA President, and Jessica Hauffe, WSNA Director of Government Affairs, participated in a press conference today with Gov. Bob Ferguson on the impending cuts and impact from HR 1 on Washingtonians along with the issue of an executive order.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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.

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WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule

The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our…

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Nurses are among the first to care for those affected by disasters, and many have either been evacuated, or experienced a total loss of their homes due to the devastating WA wildfires. Donate today to help @wsna.bsky.social nurses affected by the WA wildfires.

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It is heartbreaking to see my Spokane colleagues facing these devastating wildfires

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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

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WSNA | Join us on Aug 1 for Labor Neighbor in Seattle

Join labor siblings and WSNA staff for a doorbelling event in central Seattle for Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“We understand laws around confidentiality and privacy,” said @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president, “but we never ever trained for the moment where we would expect immigration enforcement officers coming to a clinic when we’re trying to provide care to a patient that’s in need of help.”

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Fear of ICE Is Changing How Local Immigrants Seek Health Care

Local advocates say fear of ICE is reshaping health care choices for immigrant families, from skipped prenatal visits to delayed emergency care.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift. Learn more in our July newsletter.

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WSNA position on staffing

WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the…

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It was an honor to meet and hear from @staceyabrams.com. She reminded @aft.org educators, nurses/health professionals, & public service workers that we have the power to win & demand change…even in these challenging times!

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Proud to stand alongside @wsna.bsky.social’s former Executive Director & AFT Vice President David Keepnews, as he spoke in favor of this resolution on LGBTQIA+ health access at the AFT 2026 Convention @aft.org

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

WE SEE YOU, CASE MANAGERS! - On June 18, nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted resoundingly to approve a Memorandum of Understanding to finalize contract terms specific to case managers, utilization management nurses, and care managers. Learn more in our July newsletter.

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Children’s Case Managers finalize contract

“I generally feel much more protected and safer in my nursing practice now that we are formally unionized with WSNA.”

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This #FourthofJuly, we celebrate the power of people coming together to build something better.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 04/07/2026

Happy 250, America! The country may be far from perfect, but that’s exactly the reminder that our work is never finished. It will always be worth fighting for. And we will never give up on the values and principles that truly make this country great. Happy 4th 🇺🇸

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Nurses, physicians, unions & advocates joined @governorferguson.bsky.social on the eve of #WACares launch. Nurses supported WA Cares when it was introduced & when it was defended/strengthened at the ballot box. Now this first-in-the-nation long-term care program will begin delivering for WA State.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Less than 3% of Americans have private long-term care insurance or enough savings to pay out of pocket. With an aging population and dramatic federal cuts to Medicaid, the challenge is significant. I'm proud Washington state is leading the way on this issue with WA Cares.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Tomorrow, we celebrate #Juneteenth and recommit ourselves to anti-racism in our workplaces and beyond. To mark the holiday, WSNA and @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social bring you “Dignity is Our Vital Sign,” a free CNE video with Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Ben Danielson.

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Juneteenth 2026: Dignity is Our Vital Sign

Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must…

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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.

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Respect MultiCare Good Samaritan Nurses: Fair Contract Now!

We as WSNA nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan are disappointed in management’s refusal to adequately address our concerns at negotiations. MultiCare must go beyond empty promises and hollow words: we ...

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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.

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WSNA statement on tragic industrial accident in Longview, WA

We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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.

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WSNA welcomes Gerard Friesz as executive director

As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 13/05/2026

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.”

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 13/05/2026

The Washington State Democratic Party released the following statement:

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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.

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MedPage Today @medpagetoday.com · 12/05/2026

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. www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/gen…

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Medicaid Expansion Tied to Lower Mortality Among Young Adults With Kidney Failure

Cohort study focused on 1-year mortality among 19- to 23-year-olds starting dialysis

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 12/05/2026

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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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".

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Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark

Republican U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans faced calls from Democrats to resign for agreeing with a radio ‌host after he said Democratic lawmaker Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands o...

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/05/2026

Our response to the White House 🤌

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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...

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NASEM Open Letter to Congress demanding the restoration of the NSB — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Support NASEM's open letter to Congress by signing your endorsement now!

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 18/04/2026

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

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 14/04/2026

Donald Trump defunded the Red Cross.

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

@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.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 10/04/2026

This is a masterclass by Buttigieg

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

#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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

@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.

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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...

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Comment: A fair tax code is a health care issue. Here’s why. - HeraldNet.com

As a nurse practitioner in a busy urgent care clinic in Everett, I never know what kind of patients will need help over my 12-hour shift. My day could start by treating someone with the common cold or...

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 24/03/2026

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

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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WSNA appoints Gerard Friesz as new Executive Director

Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.

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404 Media @404media.co · 12/03/2026

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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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Stand Up for Science Washington @sufswa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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!

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Sally James @jamesian.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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/

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Stand up for Science

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Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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

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