44.90.080 – Unfair labor practices.
RCW 44.90.080 Unfair labor practices. (Effective May 1, 2024.) (1) It is an unfair labor practice for an employer in the legislative branch of state government: (a) To interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by this chapter; (b) To dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of […]
44.90.090 – Items not subject to bargaining—Conflict between legislative policies and collective bargaining agreement.
RCW 44.90.090 Items not subject to bargaining—Conflict between legislative policies and collective bargaining agreement. (Effective May 1, 2024.) (1) The employer shall not bargain over rights of management which, in addition to all powers, duties, and rights established by constitutional provision or statute, shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) The functions […]
44.90.900 – Effective date—2022 c 283 §§ 3-9.
RCW 44.90.900 Effective date—2022 c 283 §§ 3-9. Sections 3 through 9 of this act take effect May 1, 2024. [ 2022 c 283 § 11.]
44.90.060 – Strikes—When prohibited.
RCW 44.90.060 Strikes—When prohibited. (Effective May 1, 2024.) During a legislative session or committee assembly days, nothing contained in this chapter permits or grants to any legislative employee the right to strike, participate in a work stoppage, or refuse to perform their official duties. [ 2022 c 283 § 6.]
44.90.070 – Collective bargaining negotiations—Even-numbered years—Duration of agreement.
RCW 44.90.070 Collective bargaining negotiations—Even-numbered years—Duration of agreement. (Effective May 1, 2024.) (1) Collective bargaining negotiations under this chapter must commence no later than July 1st of each even-numbered year after a bargaining unit has been certified. (2) The duration of any collective bargaining agreement shall not exceed one fiscal biennium. [ 2022 c 283 […]
44.80.040 – Duties of director.
RCW 44.80.040 Duties of director. (1) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives, in consultation with the senate facilities and operations committee and the house executive rules committee, shall employ a director of the office. The director serves at the pleasure of the secretary of the senate and […]
44.80.050 – Expenses—Vouchers.
RCW 44.80.050 Expenses—Vouchers. Subject to RCW 44.04.260, all expenses incurred, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms as provided and signed by the director. Vouchers may be drawn on funds appropriated by law for the office. The senate and house of representatives may transfer moneys appropriated for legislative expenses to […]
44.82.010 – Joint select committee on health care oversight.
RCW 44.82.010 Joint select committee on health care oversight. (1) The joint select committee on health care oversight is established in statute, continuing the committee created in Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 passed in 2013. (2) The membership of the joint select committee on health care oversight must consist of the following: (a) […]
44.90.010 – Intent.
RCW 44.90.010 Intent. The legislature intends to create the office of state legislative labor relations for the purposes of considering and managing the unique issues raised by legislative collective bargaining. By examining issues set forth in RCW 44.90.030, the office will provide the legislature with a fuller understanding of how the legislature as an employer […]
44.90.020 – Definitions.
RCW 44.90.020 Definitions. (Effective May 1, 2024.) The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Commission” means the public employment relations commission. (2) “Director” means the director of the office of state legislative labor relations. (3) “Employee organization” means any organization, union, or association in which employees […]