Labor Relations

WSNA Northwest negotiations updates

This is the team negotiating the contract effective 2025 to 2027.

NameDept/Role
Jade HerschAssistant Director, Labor Relations
Evan ElliottSpecialist, Labor Relations
Nicki McCrawAssistant VP, Human Resources, UW Medicine
Jennifer PetritzDirector, Human Resources, UW Medicine
Stephanie HoweDirector, Payroll, UW Medicine
Jennifer BunzelSr. Compensation Consultant, UW Medicine
Christin GordanierAssociate Chief Nursing Officer, UW Medicine
Chantal CayoChief Nursing Officer, Primary Care, UW Medicine
Cristine BealNurse Manager, UW Medicine
Carla BrannenAssistant Administrator, Surgical Services, UW Medicine
Caron McMahonAssistant Administrator, ED & Ambulatory Care, UW Medicine
Kara AxterAssistant Administrator, Ambulatory Care & Nursing, UW Medicine
Erica GrenzAssistant Administrator, Patient Care Services, UW Medicine

June 25, 2025 WSNA Recap – Final Sessions Before June 30, 2025 Expiration Date

UW has been engaged in negotiations for successor contracts with both WSNA-Montlake and WSNA-Northwest since April, with a total of thirteen sessions having taken place between the two bargaining units. […]


June 24, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Negotiations Recap for June 17 and June 18, 2025

This recap details the twelfth and thirteenth sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. UW and WSNA Montlake […]


June 6, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Joint Negotiations Recap for June 3, 2025

This recap details the eleventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. Tentative Agreements The parties tentatively agreed […]


May 23, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Joint Negotiations Recap for May 22, 2025

This recap details the ninth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. Employer Initial Proposals On the following […]


May 19, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Joint Negotiations Recap for May 15, 2025

This recap details the eighth session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. Union Initial Proposals Article 7 – […]


May 14, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Joint Negotiations Recap for May 12, 2025

This recap details the seventh session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. Union Initial Proposals  Article 9 – […]


April 28, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Joint Negotiations Recap for April 23 and April 24, 2025

This recap details the fourth and fifth sessions for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. Union Initial Proposals Article […]


April 18, 2025 UW – WSNA Northwest Negotiations Recap for April 17, 2025

This recap details the third session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA NW. Union Initial Proposals Article 6 – Seniority – The […]


April 15, 2025 UW – WSNA Northwest Negotiations Recap for April 14, 2025

This recap details the second session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA NW. Union Initial Proposals Article 5 – Employment Practices – […]


April 10, 2025 UW – WSNA Montlake/Northwest Joint Negotiations Recap for April 9, 2025

This recap details the first session for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the UW and WSNA Montlake & WSNA Northwest. The first bargaining session was a […]