Local Unit Officer Nominations

It’s time to elect WSNA Local Unit Officers to repre­sent RNs at MultiCare Good Samaritan. The elected positions are Chair­person, Vice Chair­person, Secre­tary, Treasurer, Griev­ance officers (multiple).
Chair: The Local Unit Chair coordinates the local unit. They are responsible for ensuring the goals are met and accomplishing the business of the local unit. The goals work to keep members informed and involved, uphold the Local Unit Rules, and ensure committees are functional and accountable. The Chair runs local unit meetings.

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* 1. Nomination(s) for Chair

Vice- Chair: The Local Unit Vice- Chair works closely with the Chair and helps meet the goals of the Local Unit and Members. The Vice- Chair runs local unit meetings when the Chair is unavailable and assists with committee functions. The Vice- Chair would assume the role as Chair in the absence or vacancy of Chair position.

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* 2. Nomination(s) for Vice-Chair

Secretary

Secretary: The Local Unit Secretary takes notes, posts to WSNA bulletin board and maintains records and minutes of the Local Unit.

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* 3. Nomination(s) for Secretary

Treasurer: The Local Unit Treasurer keeps an itemized account of all the receipts and disbursements pertaining to local unit funds and reports to the Officers on the status of the dues

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* 4. Nomination(s) for Treasurer

Grievance Officer: The Local Unit Grievance Officer assists RNs in meetings with management & oversees contract enforcement through the use of the grievance procedure found in the contract, advocating for all the nurses.

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* 5. Nomination(s) for Grievance Officer

Self-nomina­tions are strongly encour­aged! All those nominated and are inter­ested in running are required to complete a ​“consent to serve” form in order to be listed on the voting ballots. Those who self-nominate do not have to complete the form.

Nominees must be members in good standing.

Nomina­tions will close August 31 , 2020.

If you have questions regarding the duties of a local unit officer, please contact Nurse Representative Sara Strite @ 206-575-7979 ext. 3065 or at sstrite@wsna.org.

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