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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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From left: Zeph Capo, president of the Texas AFT; Todd Wolfson, the president of the American Association of University Professors; Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT; and Dr. Leonard Bright, a professor at Texas A&M University, unveiled a new policy platform ahead of the 2026 midterms to counter the federal government's attack on higher education. Credit: AAUP

AFT unveils bold new blueprint to protect higher ed ahead of 2026 midterms

As the Trump administration continues to attack higher education—cutting research grants, targeting free speech and restricting classroom materials—the AFT and the American Association of University Professors have unveiled a powerful new blueprint to restore and preserve higher education, just in time for the 2026 midterms.


 

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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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WFNHP Statement on 3-2-26 Shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee 

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WFNHP Statement on 3-2-26 Shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee 

 

March 2, 2026

The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (WFNHP) does not represent the nurses or health care workers at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. However, we are deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of all patients and staff following the shooting that occurred early this morning. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this violent incident, and we wish for healing and safety.

Nurses and health care workers face increasing dangers on the job, including workplace violence, physical assaults, verbal threats, and high-stress conditions that can escalate quickly.

No one who goes to work to care for others should have to fear for their own safety. Health care settings must be places of healing not environments where caregivers are placed at risk.

LINK to Full PDF Statement

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CODE RED: Safe Staffing Campaign Resources

CODE RED: Safe Staffing Campaign Resources

A collection of resources for the WFNHP CODE RED: Safe Staffing Campaign:

  • Legislation
  • Fact Sheets
  • Reports
  • Press/News Clippings
  • Ways to Take Action
  • Etc.
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