One tangible result of recent job actions

Recent job actions on a wide array of issues at Western State Hospital has yielded a tangible result for our members in Mental Health.

The Department of Social and Health Services has withdrawn its proposal to reallocate psychiatric security nurses to the licensed practical nurse classification. The news came Aug. 18. A demand to bargain meeting had been set for Aug. 31.

The withdrawal came after pushback at a recent rally at Western State Hospital and solid historical data presented to the state.

We'll keep you updated on the results of other job actions!