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.]
44.90.010 – 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 […]
44.90.030 – Office of state legislative labor relations—Director employment and duties—Reports.
RCW 44.90.030 Office of state legislative labor relations—Director employment and duties—Reports. (1) The office of state legislative labor relations is created to assist the house of representatives, the senate, and legislative agencies in implementing and managing the process of collective bargaining for employees of the legislative branch of state government. (2)(a) Subject to (b) of […]
44.90.040 – Collective bargaining—Negotiations and agreement start dates.
RCW 44.90.040 Collective bargaining—Negotiations and agreement start dates. (Effective May 1, 2024.) Collective bargaining negotiations under this chapter shall commence no earlier than May 1, 2024. No collective bargaining agreement entered into under this chapter may take effect prior to July 1, 2025. [ 2022 c 283 § 4.]
44.90.050 – Legislative employees—Collective bargaining—Exclusive bargaining representative—Certain payroll deductions prohibited.
RCW 44.90.050 Legislative employees—Collective bargaining—Exclusive bargaining representative—Certain payroll deductions prohibited. (Effective May 1, 2024.) (1) Except as may be specifically limited by this chapter, legislative employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist employee organizations, and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of collective bargaining […]
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 […]