Walla Walla Community College, Decision 13666-A (PECB, 2024)

STATE OF WASHINGTON

BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION

Karen Strickland, President, for the American Federation of Teachers Washington.

Bryan Ovens, Section Chief, Attorney General Robert W. Ferguson, for Walla Walla Community College.

On January 5, 2023, the American Federation of Teachers Washington (union) filed a petition to represent certain employees of Walla Walla Community College (employer). 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 American Federation of Teachers Washington was entitled to certification and the eligibility issues did not affect the outcome of the card check. PERC issued an interim certification in Walla Walla Community College, Decision 13666 (PECB, 2023) and conducted further proceedings to resolve the eligibility challenges.

After hearing, the Executive Director determined the challenged position should be excluded from the bargaining unit. Walla Walla Community College, Decision 13801 (PECB, 2024). The Executive Director’s decision was not appealed.

ORDER

1.                  This will stand as the final certification in this representation proceeding and the bargaining unit description will be modified as follows:

All professional staff employees referenced by RCW 41.56.021 working at Walla Walla Community College, excluding supervisors, confidential employees, employees referenced in RCW 41.56.021(1), and all other employees.

2.                  The above-captioned matter is CLOSED.

ISSUED at Olympia, Washington, this  17th  day of April, 2024.

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION

Michael P. Sellars, Executive Director