Local Unit Officer Nominations 2022

New WSNA Local Unit Officers are elected by the union nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Center every three years.  Below are brief descriptions of each WSNA Officer position.  You may nominate yourself or someone you believe will fill the role well.  WSNA Officers form the backbone of your Local Unit.  WSNA Officers work in collaboration with the WSNA Nurse Representative to advocate for nurses working for PHSW.  WSNA provides training for each of these roles.
Descriptions of WSNA Officer Positions 

Officer terms are for three (3) years.  Officers may succeed themselves.  Training and support provided by WSNA Nurse Representative. 

Co-Chairperson: Two positions.  The Local Unit Co-Chairs lead and coordinate the Local Unit.  Together with the other officers and with assistance from WSNA staff, you will establish a compelling vision for your Local Unit and develop action plans that encourage activism among members and builds the power needed to accomplish your goals.  You ensure the goals and business of the Local Unit are accomplished.  Your work will focus on keeping members informed and involved, ensuring that the Local Unit Rules are followed and that committees function and are accountable.  It sounds like a big job–it is!  Don’t worry–you do not have to do this alone.

Secretary: One position.  The Local Unit Secretary, as an officer and member of the Local Unit Executive Committee, is responsible for ensuring that all officers and committees of the Local  Unit are notified of upcoming meetings and events.  The Local Unit Secretary assists with gathering information for the Local Unit Newsletter and works with the Local Unit Co-Chairs in sending newsletter ideas or articles to the WSNA Nurse Rep.  Receives and retains agenda, minutes, and notes.  Takes notes at meetings and distributes minutes.   

Treasurer:  One position. Maintains the financial records for the Local Unit, assists in developing a budget for membership activities, and processes Local Unit fund vouchers.

Grievance Officer: Unlimited number of positions. Attends investigatory meetings with nurses, assists with grievance investigations and attends grievance meetings, completes grievance forms, and assists nurses with contractual issues.  Maintains and shares files regarding investigations and grievances for WSNA and Local Unit Officers.  Works in collaboration with the WSNA Nurse Representative regarding grievance issues.  

Member at Large:  Unlimited number of positions. Duties as assigned by the Officers.

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* 1. Nomination(s) for Co-Chair

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* 2. Nomination(s) for Secretary

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* 3. Nomination(s) for Treasurer

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* 4. Nomination(s) for Grievance Officer

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* 5. Nomination(s) for Member at Large

Consent to Serve

I consent to run for Local Unit Officer position or volunteer to serve on a committee (check offices/committee to which your consent applies from the two questions below).

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* 6. Name

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* 7. Consent to serve for:

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* 8. Consent to serve: I volunteer as committee member (select one)

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* 9. Contact Information

Self-nomina­tions are strongly encour­aged!

Nomina­tions will close August 20, 2022.

Questions?  Contact Hanna Welander at hwelander@wsna.org or a current Local Unit Officer.

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