Pierce County, Decision 13552-A (PECB, 2022)
STATE OF WASHINGTON
BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
| In the matter of the petition of: SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 925 Involving certain employees of: PIERCE COUNTY |
CASE 135255-E-22 DECISION 13552-A - PECB FINAL CERTIFICATION |
Sarah Bright, Organizing Director, for the Service Employees International Union Local 925.
Lisa Hilligoss, Assistant Director of HR/Labor and Employee Relations, for Pierce County.
On July 6, 2022, the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 filed a petition to represent certain employees of Pierce County. After an investigation, the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) determined that a card check could be conducted and reserved the eligibility challenges for a subsequent determination. The tally indicated that the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 was entitled to certification and the eligibility issues did not affect the outcome of the card check. PERC issued an interim certification in Pierce County, Decision 13552 (PECB, 2022) and conducted further proceedings to resolve the eligibility challenges.
Prior to a ruling, the parties resolved their differences. PERC has reviewed the parties’ resolution and determined that the resulting bargaining unit is appropriate under the statute. No further proceedings are necessary.
ORDER
1. The interim certification will stand as the final certification in this representation proceeding for the bargaining unit described as follows:
All full-time and regular part-time staff employed by Pierce County and working for the Department of Assigned Counsel; excluding confidential employees, supervisors, employees included in other bargaining units, and all other employees.
2. The above-captioned matter is CLOSED.
ISSUED at Olympia, Washington, this 21st day of December, 2022.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
Michael P. Sellars, Executive Director