
Just for Our Nurses: Contract Ratification – Feb. 2, 2026
We are pleased to share that MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses have, by majority, ratified a new three-year contract, which is effective March 1, 2026.

Just for Our Nurses: Tentative Agreement Reached – Jan. 21, 2026
Great news! We are pleased to share that the Hospital and Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract for MWHC nurses.
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Jan. 15, 2026
At the close of a constructive day in negotiations Thursday, the Hospital presented the union its Last, Best and Final contract offer which provides significant
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Jan. 13, 2026
Contract talks continued on Tuesday between the Hospital and the Union, with the Hospital offering an improved shift differential for weekends – something NNU has
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Jan. 7, 2026
In contract talks on Wednesday, the Hospital proposed an improved wage package that would increase nurses’ pay by a minimum of 9% over the length
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Dec. 18, 2025
After several weeks of bargaining, the conversation at the table turned to economics on Thursday as the Union put forward its first pay proposal late
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Dec. 9, 2025
Contract negotiations concluded for the week on Tuesday, with continued talk but limited progress on several issues. The Hospital team asked when they can expect
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Dec. 8, 2025
In contract negotiations on Monday, the Hospital continued to exchange proposals with the Union, in hopes of making meaningful progress toward an agreement. Among the
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Dec. 2, 2025
The Hospital met with the NNU bargaining team on Tuesday for the third day of contract talks. The teams discussed: Technology to support patient care;
Just for Our Nurses: Bargaining Update – Nov. 20, 2025
After our second full-day bargaining session with the Union, we discussed several key issues, including: RN Compensation proposal by Hospital; Meal breaks and rest periods;
Update on Today’s Opening Bargaining Session
Today marked the start of negotiations between our hospital and National Nurses United on your next contract. At today’s session: The parties exchanged numerous proposals
Contract Negotiations Update
We promised to keep you informed every step of the way, and we want to share a quick update on plans for upcoming negotiations on
Recognizing Your Excellence: Next Contract Talks Begin
Earlier today, we reached out to National Nurses United and left a voicemail asking to begin negotiations on your next contract no later than Nov.