David Keepnews
@davkeep.bsky.social
Am many things, including Executive Director of the Washington State Nurses Association @wsna.bsky.social, but my posts, reposts, likes, sarcasm, etc., are my own.
Nursing/ Health policy/ Law/ LABOR
Nursing/ Health policy/ Law/ LABOR
Reposted by David Keepnews
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital have had our back. Now it’s time for all of us to have theirs. #thisisyourcity #wsna #seattlechildrens #nurses #faircontract
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital have had our back. Now it’s time for all of us to have theirs. #thisisyourcity #wsna #seattlechildrens #nurses #faircontract
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The November #WashingtonNurse is out! In this issue, we asked your WSNA board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
Meet the WSNA Board of Directors
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
www.wsna.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The November #WashingtonNurse is out! In this issue, we asked your WSNA board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
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Save the date!
This Thursday, 11/20 at 6 PM EDT, join @rweingarten.bsky.social, Emily Gee (@americanprogress.bsky.social) & Leslie Dach (@protectourcare.org) for a webinar on Washington’s budget battles & how they drive up healthcare costs.
Please register below. aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This Thursday, 11/20 at 6 PM EDT, join @rweingarten.bsky.social, Emily Gee (@americanprogress.bsky.social) & Leslie Dach (@protectourcare.org) for a webinar on Washington’s budget battles & how they drive up healthcare costs.
Please register below. aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Save the date!
This Thursday, 11/20 at 6 PM EDT, join @rweingarten.bsky.social, Emily Gee (@americanprogress.bsky.social) & Leslie Dach (@protectourcare.org) for a webinar on Washington’s budget battles & how they drive up healthcare costs.
Please register below. aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This Thursday, 11/20 at 6 PM EDT, join @rweingarten.bsky.social, Emily Gee (@americanprogress.bsky.social) & Leslie Dach (@protectourcare.org) for a webinar on Washington’s budget battles & how they drive up healthcare costs.
Please register below. aft.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Reposted by David Keepnews
While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT’s Weingarten Responds to Key Vote to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Senate’s key vote on reopening the federal government:
www.aft.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
While I am disappointed we will continue to keep fighting for affordable health care and for a better life for working folks. The Rs should never have pit hunger and health care. Here's my full statement www.aft.org/press-releas...
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Thank you @wsna.bsky.social for following the science and standing up for your patients. @AFTHealthcare.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/aft....
"These warnings risk causing unnecessary fear among patients and families as well as undertreatment of pain and fever. They are reckless and driven by ideology, not science." - @wsna.bsky.social
WSNA rejects Pres., FDA advice on acetaminophen in pregnancy
The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no…
www.wsna.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thank you @wsna.bsky.social for following the science and standing up for your patients. @AFTHealthcare.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/aft....
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The WSNA Board of Directors Executive Committee soundly rejects President Trump’s September 22 statement bluntly and repeatedly telling pregnant people not to take acetaminophen. @justin-gill.bsky.social
President, FDA action on acetaminophen during pregnancy reckless
The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no…
www.wsna.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The WSNA Board of Directors Executive Committee soundly rejects President Trump’s September 22 statement bluntly and repeatedly telling pregnant people not to take acetaminophen. @justin-gill.bsky.social
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WSNA Executive Director @davkeep.bsky.social will step down August 2026. "This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on to the next stage of my life." Read his letter in the #WashingtonNurse.
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews to step down August 2026
"This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on…
www.wsna.org
September 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
WSNA Executive Director @davkeep.bsky.social will step down August 2026. "This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on to the next stage of my life." Read his letter in the #WashingtonNurse.
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Nurses associations in WA, OR, CA, & HI stand by our #westcoasthealthalliance leaders. Healthcare must be grounded in science, not partisan ideology. Nurses stand ready to protect our patients from the erosion of trust in our federal health agencies. @governorferguson.bsky.social @wsna.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Nurses associations in WA, OR, CA, & HI stand by our #westcoasthealthalliance leaders. Healthcare must be grounded in science, not partisan ideology. Nurses stand ready to protect our patients from the erosion of trust in our federal health agencies. @governorferguson.bsky.social @wsna.bsky.social
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We are excited to announce that we have reached a settlement in the lawsuit that restores webpages and data that nurses, other healthcare providers, and scientists need to do their work.
September 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We are excited to announce that we have reached a settlement in the lawsuit that restores webpages and data that nurses, other healthcare providers, and scientists need to do their work.
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“This settlement represents a win for nurses, science, and patients,” said WSNA president @justin-gill.bsky.social. “When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
Lawsuit settlement requires restoration of critical federal health resources
YouTube video by Washington State Nurses Association
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September 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“This settlement represents a win for nurses, science, and patients,” said WSNA president @justin-gill.bsky.social. “When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
Reposted by David Keepnews
Resistance against harmful policies can often yield effective results. We must continue to hold our values close and push back when necessary.
@wsna.bsky.social
@wsna.bsky.social
“This settlement represents a win for nurses, science, and patients,” said WSNA president @justin-gill.bsky.social. “When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
Lawsuit settlement requires restoration of critical federal health resources
YouTube video by Washington State Nurses Association
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Resistance against harmful policies can often yield effective results. We must continue to hold our values close and push back when necessary.
@wsna.bsky.social
@wsna.bsky.social
Reposted by David Keepnews
Join MLK Labor and unions from across King County on Labor Day to celebrate and stand up against anti-worker attacks by billionaires and corporations like Palantir. Learn more and register at mlklabor.org/laborday
August 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join MLK Labor and unions from across King County on Labor Day to celebrate and stand up against anti-worker attacks by billionaires and corporations like Palantir. Learn more and register at mlklabor.org/laborday
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"The American Nurses Association respectfully urges the Administration to take immediate steps to restore consistent, balanced, and stable leadership at the CDC." Read ANA'S full statement: ow.ly/FAlH50WOlMa
American Nurses Association Alarmed by Volume of Abrupt Changes at CDC
The American Nurses Association (ANA), representing the nation’s largest and most trusted segment of the healthcare workforce, expresses serious concerns over the abrupt dismissal of the Centers for D...
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August 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"The American Nurses Association respectfully urges the Administration to take immediate steps to restore consistent, balanced, and stable leadership at the CDC." Read ANA'S full statement: ow.ly/FAlH50WOlMa
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“As nurses, our Code of Ethics mandates us to push for expanding access to health care,” said Justin Gill, WSNA president. “This action (HR1) moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.” @justin-gill.bsky.social
HR1 poses devastating consequences for health care
This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.
www.wsna.org
July 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“As nurses, our Code of Ethics mandates us to push for expanding access to health care,” said Justin Gill, WSNA president. “This action (HR1) moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.” @justin-gill.bsky.social
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WSNA and other labor organizations marched with @prideatwork.org in the Seattle Pride Parade this afternoon. WSNA proudly celebrates the LGBTQIA+ nurses, patients, families, and communities who make our healthcare system more compassionate, inclusive, and strong. #seattlepride
June 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
WSNA and other labor organizations marched with @prideatwork.org in the Seattle Pride Parade this afternoon. WSNA proudly celebrates the LGBTQIA+ nurses, patients, families, and communities who make our healthcare system more compassionate, inclusive, and strong. #seattlepride
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ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice. The resolution was presented by WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social and submitted by WSNA along with 14 other ANA affiliates.
Defending Nursing's Principles and Protecting Our Patients
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
www.wsna.org
June 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice. The resolution was presented by WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social and submitted by WSNA along with 14 other ANA affiliates.
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Wellness isn’t a buzzword—it’s essential. But for too many, wellness is overshadowed by burnout, stress and unsupportive systems. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Mandy Cohen June 23 for a timely Vital Lessons town hall.
Vital Lessons: A Town Hall on Wellness, Public Health and Taking Care of Ourselves
Wellness isn't a buzzword—it’s essential to how we live, work, and show up every day. But for too many educators, healthcare workers, and public employees, wellness often takes a back seat to burnout,...
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June 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Wellness isn’t a buzzword—it’s essential. But for too many, wellness is overshadowed by burnout, stress and unsupportive systems. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Dr. Vin Gupta and Dr. Mandy Cohen June 23 for a timely Vital Lessons town hall.
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The WA State Nurses Assn will lead w/ courage & devotion to our patients & practice.
@wsna.bsky.social is joining eight other Washington-based health care organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government. They’re demanding the restoration of removed content and an end to further deletions
@wsna.bsky.social is joining eight other Washington-based health care organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government. They’re demanding the restoration of removed content and an end to further deletions
May 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The WA State Nurses Assn will lead w/ courage & devotion to our patients & practice.
@wsna.bsky.social is joining eight other Washington-based health care organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government. They’re demanding the restoration of removed content and an end to further deletions
@wsna.bsky.social is joining eight other Washington-based health care organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government. They’re demanding the restoration of removed content and an end to further deletions
Reposted by David Keepnews
Be part of our future! WSNA’s 2025–2027 elections are open, giving members the chance to shape the future of nursing through votes that influence policy, leadership, and national representation. Elections close 5 p.m. (PT) Thursday, June 26. Learn more on our website.
Get ready for WSNA elections and be part of our future
WSNA’s 2025–2027 elections open May 26, giving members the chance to shape the future of nursing through votes that influence policy, leadership, and…
www.wsna.org
June 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Be part of our future! WSNA’s 2025–2027 elections are open, giving members the chance to shape the future of nursing through votes that influence policy, leadership, and national representation. Elections close 5 p.m. (PT) Thursday, June 26. Learn more on our website.
Reposted by David Keepnews
In Seattle and Tacoma, we will be gathering with our siblings of @aftwa.bsky.social:
Seattle: Cal Anderson Park—rally at noon and march to Seattle Center. (We will meet at 11:45 a.m. at the playground).
Tacoma: Rally at People’s Park at noon.
Seattle: Cal Anderson Park—rally at noon and march to Seattle Center. (We will meet at 11:45 a.m. at the playground).
Tacoma: Rally at People’s Park at noon.
June 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In Seattle and Tacoma, we will be gathering with our siblings of @aftwa.bsky.social:
Seattle: Cal Anderson Park—rally at noon and march to Seattle Center. (We will meet at 11:45 a.m. at the playground).
Tacoma: Rally at People’s Park at noon.
Seattle: Cal Anderson Park—rally at noon and march to Seattle Center. (We will meet at 11:45 a.m. at the playground).
Tacoma: Rally at People’s Park at noon.
Reposted by David Keepnews
WSNA will be joining protests on June 14 to oppose Administration actions including planned cuts in Medicaid, undermining public health, attacks on collective bargaining, dismantling support for public education, rolling back DEI programs, and attacking immigrants’ rights and due process.
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June 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
WSNA will be joining protests on June 14 to oppose Administration actions including planned cuts in Medicaid, undermining public health, attacks on collective bargaining, dismantling support for public education, rolling back DEI programs, and attacking immigrants’ rights and due process.
Reposted by David Keepnews
Authoritarians are scared of people organizing to defend our democracy, advance rights of working people, fight for fully funded public services, strengthen & preserve public ed, and challenge the agenda of the ultra-wealthy & politically corrupt. Join us! go.aft.org/nokings
Take action with AFT! · AFT on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with AFT.
go.aft.org
June 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Authoritarians are scared of people organizing to defend our democracy, advance rights of working people, fight for fully funded public services, strengthen & preserve public ed, and challenge the agenda of the ultra-wealthy & politically corrupt. Join us! go.aft.org/nokings
Reposted by David Keepnews
🇺🇸 Our Exec Council adopted a resolution that recommits the AFT to organizing & mobilizing our members and communities around a bold agenda for opportunity, dignity and respect, grounded in the needs of working families and the preservation of democracy. www.aft.org/resolution/m...
Mobilizing to Defend Democracy, Expand Opportunity, and Build Power
WHEREAS, the AFT, representing 1.8 million educators, school staff, healthcare professionals and public service workers, is united by our commitment to building a better future rooted in opportunity, ...
www.aft.org
June 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
🇺🇸 Our Exec Council adopted a resolution that recommits the AFT to organizing & mobilizing our members and communities around a bold agenda for opportunity, dignity and respect, grounded in the needs of working families and the preservation of democracy. www.aft.org/resolution/m...
Proud to be part of @wsna.bsky.social and proud of WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social--standing up for all health care professionals, patients, and communities!
The WA State Nurses Assn will lead w/ courage & devotion to our patients & practice.
@wsna.bsky.social is joining eight other Washington-based health care organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government. They’re demanding the restoration of removed content and an end to further deletions
@wsna.bsky.social is joining eight other Washington-based health care organizations in a lawsuit against the federal government. They’re demanding the restoration of removed content and an end to further deletions
May 23, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Proud to be part of @wsna.bsky.social and proud of WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social--standing up for all health care professionals, patients, and communities!