RCW 41.76.001 Findings—Declarations—Intent. The legislature finds and declares that: (1) The people of the state of Washington have a fundamental interest in developing harmonious and cooperative labor relations within the public four-year institutions of higher education. (2) Teachers in the public school system and instructors in the community colleges in the state have been granted […]
RCW 41.76.005 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Faculty governance system” means the internal organization that serves as the faculty advisory body and is charged with the responsibility for recommending policies, regulations, and rules for the college or university. (2) “Grievance arbitration” means a […]
RCW 41.76.010 Scope of bargaining. (1) Prohibited subjects of bargaining include but are not limited to the following: (a) Consideration of the merits, necessity, or organization of any service, activity, or program established by law or resolution of the employer, except for the terms and conditions of employment of faculty members who may be affected […]
RCW 41.76.013 Application of RCW 41.56.037—Bargaining representative access to new employees. RCW 41.56.037 applies to this chapter. [ 2018 c 250 § 4.]
RCW 41.76.015 Exclusive bargaining representatives—Duty of representation. The employee organization which has been determined by the commission to be the exclusive bargaining representative of a bargaining unit shall be required to represent all the faculty members within the bargaining unit without regard to membership in that employee organization: PROVIDED, That any faculty member may at […]
RCW 41.76.020 Exclusive bargaining representatives—Procedures for certification—Cross-check—Elections. The commission shall certify exclusive bargaining representatives in accordance with the procedures specified in this section. (1) No question concerning representation may be raised within one year following issuance of a certification under this section. (2) If there is a valid collective bargaining agreement in effect, no question […]
RCW 41.76.025 Bargaining unit determination—Hearings. In any dispute concerning membership in the bargaining unit or the allocation of employees or positions to a bargaining unit, the commission, after a hearing or hearings, shall determine the dispute. [ 2002 c 356 § 8.]
RCW 41.76.030 Settlement of unresolved matters—Role of commission—Mediation—Other procedures authorized. (1) The commission shall conduct mediation activities upon the request of either party as a means of assisting in the settlement of unresolved matters considered under this chapter. (2) If any matter being jointly considered by the exclusive bargaining representative and the board of regents […]
RCW 41.76.035 Provisions relating to compensation—Restrictions. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, provisions of collective bargaining agreements relating to compensation shall not exceed the amount or percentage established by the legislature in the appropriations act. If any compensation provision is affected by subsequent modification of the appropriations act by the legislature, […]
RCW 41.76.040 Procedures for grievance arbitration—Subpoenas—Commission—Superior courts. A collective bargaining agreement negotiated under this chapter may include procedures for final and binding grievance arbitration of the disputes arising about the interpretation or application of the agreement. (1) The parties to a collective bargaining agreement may agree on one or more permanent umpires to serve as […]
RCW 41.76.045 Employee authorization of membership dues and other payments—Revocation. (1)(a) Upon authorization of an employee within the bargaining unit and after the certification or recognition of the bargaining unit’s exclusive bargaining representative, the employer must deduct from the payments to the employee the monthly amount of dues as certified by the secretary of the […]
RCW 41.76.050 Unfair labor practices. (1) It is an unfair labor practice for an employer to: (a) Interfere with, restrain, or coerce faculty members in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by this chapter; (b) Dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of any employee organization or contribute financial or other support to it: […]
RCW 41.76.055 Commission to prevent unfair labor practices—Scope—Remedies. (1) The commission is empowered to prevent any person from engaging in any unfair labor practice as defined in RCW 41.76.050: PROVIDED, That a complaint shall not be processed for any unfair labor practice occurring more than six months before the filing of the complaint with the […]
RCW 41.76.060 Rule making. The commission is authorized from time to time to make, amend, and rescind, in the manner prescribed by the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [ 2002 c 356 § 15.]
RCW 41.76.065 Strikes and lockouts prohibited—Violations—Remedies. The right of faculty to engage in any strike is prohibited. The right of a board of regents or trustees to engage in any lockout is prohibited. Should either a strike or lockout occur, the representative of the faculty or board of regents or trustees may invoke the jurisdiction […]
RCW 41.76.070 Certain contracts or agreements—Chapter 34.05 RCW does not apply. Contracts or agreements, or any provision thereof, entered into between boards of regents or trustees and exclusive bargaining representatives pursuant to this chapter are not affected by or subject to chapter 34.05 RCW. [ 2002 c 356 § 17.]
RCW 41.76.075 Retroactive accrual of benefits and salaries. Whenever a collective bargaining agreement between an employer and an exclusive bargaining representative is concluded after the termination date of the previous collective bargaining agreement between the same parties, the effective date of the collective bargaining agreement may be the day after the termination date of the […]
RCW 41.76.080 Existing agreements not affected. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to annul, modify, or preclude the renewal or continuation of any lawful agreement entered into before October 1, 2002, between an employer and an employee organization covering wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. [ 2002 c 356 § 20.]
RCW 41.76.085 Limitations on application of chapter. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, this chapter shall not be construed to deny or otherwise abridge any rights, privileges, or benefits granted by law to employees. This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with the responsibilities and rights of the board of regents or […]
RCW 41.76.902 Effective date—2002 c 356. This act takes effect October 1, 2002. [ 2002 c 356 § 23.]
