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Safe Staffing Now! Pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act

WFNHP members know safe staffing legislation is good for workers AND patients. Tell your legislator to pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/wisconsin-needs-safe-staffing-in-our-hospitals-write-your-legislator-to-take-action-for-nurses-patients-and-quality-care?source=direct_link&

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Vote to Join WFNHP

A union ensures that everyone has a say, a vote, and value. That's good for healthcare workers AND patients, and that's why these healthcare workers voted yes to a union at Planned Parenthood of WI. 

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Safe Staffing Now! Pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act

WFNHP members know safe staffing legislation is good for workers AND patients. Tell your legislator to pass the WI Nurse Staffing & Patient Protection Act today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/wisconsin-needs-safe-staffing-in-our-hospitals-write-your-legislator-to-take-action-for-nurses-patients-and-quality-care?source=direct_link&

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Workers Vote to Join WFNHP

A union ensures that everyone has a say, a vote, and value. That's good for healthcare workers AND patients, and that's why these healthcare workers voted yes to a union at Planned Parenthood of WI. 

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WELCOME to the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals

The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals (WFNHP) is affiliated with AFT Nurses & Health Professionals, the national healthcare division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

WFNHP is a democratically run labor union of health professionals, committed to the growth and empowerment of its membership and all healthcare workers. WFNHP seeks to secure optimal working conditions and professional development for its members, while playing a leadership role in establishing high standards of clinical practice and patient care.

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WFNHP 2026 Fall Election Endorsements

i'm a proud union member and I vote

Nobody's vote is more important than yours! We have a lot of concerns this election. We're sure you do, too. Now, let's make sure we do something about them! VOTE in the 2026 Wisconsin Fall General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd for candidates who will stand up for working families. How you vote is a personal decision. Our union has researched the candidates' records and believes these are the best candidates:

Governor: David Crowley

Lt. Gov: Sarah Godlewski

Attorney General: Josh Kaul

U. S. House:
District 1 - Mitchell Berman

Wisconsin State Senate:
District 7 - Chris Larson
District 17 - Jenna

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OFFICIAL NOTICE: Nomination & Election of WFNHP-Local 5000 Chapter Officers

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

Nomination & Election of WFNHP-Local 5000 Chapter Officers 

 

October 15, 2026

It’s time to elect the following Chapter Officers of WFNHP-Local 5000:

  • Chapter President 
  • Chapter Vice President
  • Chapter Secretary 
  • Chapter Treasurer (VA Chapter ONLY)
  • Chief Steward
  • Stewards:
    • (3) Ascension-St. Francis RN Chapter 
    • (3) Ascension-St. Francis Serv/Tech Chapter 
    • (3) Aspirus Langlade Chapter 
    • (3) Aurora-Burlington Chapter 
    • (3) Planned Parenthood Chapter 
    • (2) Touchpoint Chapter (St. Francis EVS/FNS) 
    • (6) VA Staff Nurses Council Chapter 
    • (3) Wisconsin Diagnostic Labs Chapter 
  • You must be a dues paying member
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OFFICIAL NOTICE: WFNHP-Local 5000 Officers & Delegates Election Results

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

WFNHP-Local 5000 Officers & Delegates Election Results


July 6, 2026

We would like to announce the following union leaders were recently re-elected as Officers of the WFNHP Local 5000 Executive Board for a term of office beginning July 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2027. Notice was sent to all dues paying members via newsletter and email on April 29, 2026 asking for nominations to fill the 7 Officer positions that make up our Executive Board. All current Officers ran for re-election (except for the Recording Secretary position). Nadezhda Young, former Board Alternate for St

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AFT President Randi Weingarten addressed the health professionals on the first day of the conference.

Together we care—now it’s time to act

AFT nurses and healthcare professionals from across the country gathered in Detroit April 13-15. They came carrying the weight of understaffing, growing patient demand and a healthcare system under attack but left with something stronger: a shared sense of purpose and concrete plans to act. The “Together We Care” 2026 professional issues conference wasn’t about passive listening. It was a rehearsal for what comes next. 

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WFNHP-Local 5000 Membership Meeting 6/7/26

ATTENTION WFNHP MEMBERS!
 
Join us Sunday, June 7th at 1PM for our next WFNHP-Local 5000 Membership Meeting & Brewers Watch Party.
 
  • Connect with fellow WFNHP union members and watch the Milwaukee Brewers play the Colorado Rockies. 
  • Enjoy free pizza, wings, sodas and have a chance to win door prizes at this family friendly event.
  • There will be a short business meeting/union update. 
  • We will also be holding in-person voting for our Election of Local 5000 Officers & Delegates from 1:30-3:30PM (NOTE: only dues payers can vote.) If you are unable to attend to vote, you can request an absentee ballot here
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OFFICIAL NOTICE: Nomination & Election of WFNHP-Local 5000 Officers & Delegates

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

Nomination & Election of WFNHP-Local 5000 Officers & Delegates

 

April 29, 2026

TO ELECT THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2027: 

  • President
  • Executive Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • (3) At-Large Vice President

These (7) elected Officers will make up the Executive Board of Local 5000 and be required to meet at least (4) times each year.


Click here to read entire notice, procedures and timeline.

Click here for Nomination Form. 

Click here to request an absentee ballot. 

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