Whatcom Community College, Decision 13916-A (PECB, 2025)
STATE OF WASHINGTON
BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
In the matter of the petition of: american federation of teachers washington Involving certain employees of: whatcom community college |
CASE 137767-E-23 DECISION 13916-A - PECB FINAL CERTIFICATION |
Jacqui Cain, AFT Organizing, for the American Federation of Teachers Washington.
Juliana deHaan Rice, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General Nicholas W. Brown, for Whatcom Community College.
On October 5, 2023, the American Federation of Teachers Washington filed a petition to represent certain employees of the Whatcom Community College. 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 Whatcom Community College, Decision 13916 (PECB, 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 professional staff employees referenced by RCW 41.56.021 working at Whatcom Community College, excluding supervisors, confidential employees, employees referenced in RCW 41.56.021(1).
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