Washington State Legislature, House of Representatives, Decision 13911-A (LECB, 2025)
STATE OF WASHINGTON
BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
In the matter of the petition of: washington public employees association Involving certain employees of: washington state legislature, house of representatives |
CASE 139016-E-24 DECISION 13911-A - LECB FINAL CERTIFICATION |
Amanda Hacker, President, for the Washington Public Employees Association.
Amee J. Tilger, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General Nicholas W. Brown, for the Washington State Legislature, House of Representatives.
On May 17, 2024, the Washington Public Employees Association filed a petition to represent certain employees of the Washington State Legislature, House of Representatives. After an investigation, the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) determined that an election could be conducted and reserved the eligibility challenges for a subsequent determination. The tally indicated that the Washington Public Employees Association was entitled to certification and the eligibility issues did not affect the outcome of the election. PERC issued an interim certification in Washington State Legislature, House of Representatives, Decision 13911 (LECB, 2024) 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 regular full-time, regular part-time, and temporary full-time Legislative Assistants working for the Washington State House of Representatives and assigned to Representatives of the House Democratic Caucus, excluding confidential employees who are assigned to a Representative serving on the Executive Rules Committee, and all regular full-time, regular part-time, and temporary full-time Caucus staff working for the Washington State House of Representatives and assigned to the House Democratic Caucus; excluding confidential employees, supervisors, employees with managerial authority, and all other employees.
2. The above-captioned matter is CLOSED.
ISSUED at Olympia, Washington, this 20th day of February, 2025.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
Michael P. Sellars, Executive Director