On April 9, 2004, Washington Federation of State Employees filed a petition for investigation of a question concerning representation with the Public Employment Relations Commission, involving certain employees of Washington State - Department of Fish and Wildlife. As a result of prelimi­nary processing of the petition, the Commission determined the question concerning representation, and issues concerning the eligibil­ity of certain employees for inclusion in the bargaining unit were reserved for subsequent determination. The tally indicated that Washington Federation of State Employees was entitled to certification in the matter, and that the reserved eligibil­ity issues were not of a suffi­cient number to affect the outcome of the proceedings.

An interim certification was issued in this matter, as Washington State - Department of Fish and Wildlife, Decision 8646 (PSRA, 2004, for the bargaining unit described as:

ALL SUPERVISORS IN THE BUSINESS SERVICES PROGRAM OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, EXCLUDING CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND WMS EMPLOYEES.

The proceeding was held open to resolve the eligibility disputes previously framed by the parties.

Prior to issuance of a decision on the eligibility issues, the parties resolved their differences. It therefore appears that all issues that could properly be addressed in this representation proceeding have been resolved, and that no further proceedings are necessary.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is

ORDERED

1.                  The interim certification issued in this matter will stand as the final certifi­cation in this representation proceeding.

2.                  The above-captioned matter is CLOSED.

Issued at Olympia, Washington, on the 8th day of July, 2005.

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION

[SIGNED]

MARVIN L. SCHURKE, Executive Directorw