Exempts exclusive bargaining representatives for Department of Corrections employees from coalition bargaining provisions.

This bill amends the collective bargaining process for Washington state employees. It exempts exclusive bargaining representatives for Department of Corrections employees from certain coalition bargaining provisions. These representatives will negotiate master collective bargaining agreements directly with the governor or their designee. Other bargaining representatives must negotiate coalition agreements if they represent more than 500 employees. The bill also outlines procedures for funding collective bargaining agreements and handling significant revenue shortfalls.

Exempts exclusive bargaining representatives for Department of Corrections employees from coalition bargaining provisions.

This bill amends the collective bargaining process for Washington state employees. It exempts exclusive bargaining representatives for Department of Corrections employees from certain coalition bargaining provisions. These representatives will negotiate master collective bargaining agreements directly with the governor or their designee. Other bargaining representatives must negotiate coalition agreements if they represent more than 500 employees. The bill also outlines procedures for funding collective bargaining agreements and handling significant revenue shortfalls.