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Read bargaining updates for PeaceHealth’s negotiations with the Washington State Nurses Association at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center.

Bargaining updates 

Below are the messages shared with PeaceHealth United General Medical Center caregivers represented by WSNA.

Bargaining update for Oct. 23, 2026

On Oct. 20 and 21, we held bargaining sessions with Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) as we work toward an agreement on a contract for nurses at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. 

We are pleased to share we have reached a tentative agreement with WSNA on a new contract. The ratification vote is scheduled for Oct. 29.

We greatly appreciated the respectful and collaborative approach maintained throughout negotiations as both teams worked together to reach a tentative agreement. The outcome reflects the significant effort, thoughtful discussions, and commitment demonstrated by both sides.

WSNA will be reaching out to share the specific details. If you have any further questions, we encourage you to contact your union representatives directly. 

We have created a new Collective Bargaining website, peacehealth.org/collective-bargaining, where you can always find the latest information. 

As always, we appreciate your dedication and professionalism, and your ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

If you have questions, please contact your supervisor or a member of the PeaceHealth bargaining team.

Bargaining update for Oct. 15, 2026

On Oct. 15, we held bargaining sessions with Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) as we work toward an agreement on a contract for nurses at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. 

PeaceHealth presented a comprehensive proposal, that included two significant packages, and WSNA expressed appreciation for the progress made at the table. PeaceHealth appreciated the respectful and productive discussion and WSNA’s engagement.

Following WSNA’s counterproposal, the parties reached 26 new tentative agreements. To date, we have reached 51 tentative agreements on topics including non-discrimination language, bereavement language, Health Benefits Committee and grievance process language, among others.

We recognize how important this contract is to you, and we pledge to bargain in good faith as we work toward an agreement. We look forward to continuing these constructive conversations at our next bargaining session on Oct. 20. 

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process and will continue to provide regular updates. We have created a new Collective Bargaining website, peacehealth.org/collective-bargaining, where you can always find the latest information.

As always, we appreciate your dedication and professionalism, and your ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

If you have questions, please contact your supervisor or a member of the PeaceHealth bargaining team.

Bargaining update for Oct. 12, 2026

On Oct. 7, we held bargaining sessions with Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) as we work toward an agreement on a contract for nurses at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. 

PeaceHealth presented a comprehensive proposal, which included economics. WSNA responded with a counter proposal. PeaceHealth appreciated the respectful and productive discussion and WSNA’s engagement.

To date, we’ve reached a total of 25 tentative agreements on topics including non-discrimination language, bereavement language, Health Benefits Committee and grievance process language, among others.
 

We recognize how important this contract is to you, and we pledge to bargain in good faith as we work toward an agreement. We look forward to continuing these constructive conversations at our next bargaining sessions on Oct. 13. 

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process and will continue to provide regular updates. We have created a new Collective Bargaining website, peacehealth.org/collective-bargaining, where you can always find the latest information.

As always, we appreciate your dedication and professionalism, and your ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor or a member of the PeaceHealth bargaining team.

Bargaining update for Sept. 24, 2026

On Sept. 22 and 23, we held bargaining sessions with Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) as we work toward an agreement on a contract for nurses at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. 

PeaceHealth and WSNA shared responses on several open articles and presented counterproposals. Tentative agreements were reached on committee language, holiday scheduling and lactation spaces. PeaceHealth appreciated the respectful and productive discussion and WSNA’s engagement.

We recognize how important this contract is to you, and we pledge to bargain in good faith as we work toward an agreement. We look forward to continuing these constructive conversations at our next bargaining sessions on Oct. 7. 

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process and will continue to provide regular updates. We have created a new Collective Bargaining website, peacehealth.org/collective-bargaining, where you can always find the latest information.

As always, we appreciate your dedication and professionalism, and your ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.

If you have questions, please contact your supervisor or a member of the PeaceHealth bargaining team.

Bargaining update for Sept. 17, 2026

On Sept. 9 and 16, we held our first bargaining sessions with Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) as we work toward an agreement on a contract for nurses at PeaceHealth United General Medical Center. 

PeaceHealth appreciated the respectful and productive discussion and WSNA’s engagement. Multiple proposals were exchanged during the sessions.

We recognize how important this contract is to you, and we pledge to bargain in good faith as we work toward an agreement. We look forward to continuing these constructive conversations at our next bargaining sessions on Sept. 22-23. 

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process and will continue to provide regular updates. We have created a new Collective Bargaining website, peacehealth.org/collective-bargaining, where you can always find the latest information.

As always, we appreciate your dedication and professionalism, and your ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. If you have questions, please contact your supervisor or a member of the PeaceHealth bargaining team.


Bargaining calendar

The ratification vote is scheduled for Oct. 29.

Questions

Caregivers: Contact your direct leader or a member of the bargaining team:

Media: For media inquiries (reporters only), please contact our communications team.

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