Washington SB5059 creates a separate bargaining unit for Washington state ferry captains.

Washington SB5059 amends existing law to establish a separate bargaining unit for Washington state ferry captains. The bill specifies that if a majority of the captains vote to form a captains-only bargaining unit, the public employment relations commission must certify this unit by July 1, 2026. The captains will remain part of the existing masters, mates, and pilots bargaining unit until June 30, 2026. The employer and the exclusive bargaining representative for the captains-only unit must negotiate collective bargaining agreements that align with the provisions of the bill.

Washington SB5059 creates a separate bargaining unit for Washington state ferry captains.

Washington SB5059 amends existing law to establish a separate bargaining unit for Washington state ferry captains. The bill specifies that if a majority of the captains vote to form a captains-only bargaining unit, the public employment relations commission must certify this unit by July 1, 2026. The captains will remain part of the existing masters, mates, and pilots bargaining unit until June 30, 2026. The employer and the exclusive bargaining representative for the captains-only unit must negotiate collective bargaining agreements that align with the provisions of the bill.