Sections

41.56.020  Application of chapter.

[1999 c 217 s 1; 1994 c 297 s 1; 1993 c 76 s 2; 1992 c 36 s 1; 1989 c 275 s 1; 1987 c 135 s 1; 1985 c 7 s 107; 1983 c 3 s 98; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.101 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.021  Application of chapter to employees of institutions of higher education—Exceptions—Limitations on bargaining.

[2007 c 136 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.401 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.0215  Application of chapter to academic employees.

[2023 c 115 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.421 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.022  Application of chapter to University of Washington printing craft employees.

[1987 c 484 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.403 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.023  Application of chapter to employees of institutions of higher education.

[1993 c 379 § 301.]
Repealed by 2002 c 354 § 403, effective July 1, 2005.

41.56.024  Application of chapter to classified employees of technical colleges.

[1991 c 238 s 112.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.411 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.025  Application of chapter to education providers under chapter 28A.193 RCW.

[1998 c 244 s 12.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.131 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.0251  Application of chapter to charter schools.

[2023 c 102 s 29; 2016 c 241 s 137. Prior: 2013 c 2 s 307 (Initiative Measure No. 1240, approved November 6, 2012).]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.145 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.026  Application of chapter to individual providers under chapter 74.39A RCW.

[2018 c 278 s 28; 2002 c 3 s 12 (Initiative Measure No. 775, approved November 6, 2001).]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.151 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.027  Application of chapter to passenger-only ferry employees.

[2003 c 91 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.111 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.028  Application of chapter to family child care providers—Governor as public employer—Procedure—Intent.

[2007 c 278 s 2; 2006 c 54 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.153 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.029  Application of chapter to adult family home providers—Governor as public employer—Procedure—Intent.

[2007 c 184 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.155 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.034  Application of chapter to new charter schools — Bargaining units.

[2004 c 22 § 17.]
Failed to become law by reason of Referendum Measure No. 55 submitted to and rejected by the people at the November 2, 2004, general election.

41.56.035  Information to be provided to exclusive bargaining representative by employer.

[2023 c 204 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.065 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.036  Conversion charter schools — Bargaining units — Request for variance.

[2004 c 22 § 18.]
Failed to become law by reason of Referendum Measure No. 55 submitted to and rejected by the people at the November 2, 2004, general election.

41.56.037  Presenting information about the exclusive bargaining representative—Access to new employees.

[2018 c 250 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.067 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.050  Disagreement in selection of bargaining representative—Disagreement as to merger of bargaining units—Intervention by commission.

[2011 c 222 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 16; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 5.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.202 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.060  Determination of bargaining unit—Bargaining representative.

[2024 c 98 s 2; 2019 c 230 s 7; 2005 c 232 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 17; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 6.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.211 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.070  Election to ascertain bargaining representative.

[2012 c 117 s 83. Prior: 2007 c 75 s 2; 2007 c 75 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 18; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 7.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.221 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.080  Certification of bargaining representative—Scope of representation.

[2012 c 117 s 84; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 19; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 8.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.240 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.095  Certification of bargaining representative—Cross-check.

[2019 c 230 s 8.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.231 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.100  Authority and duty of employer to engage in collective bargaining—Limitations—Mediation, grievance procedures upon failure to agree.

[2010 c 235 s 801; 1989 c 45 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 21; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 10.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.300 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.110  Employee authorization of membership dues and other payments—Revocation.

[2019 c 230 s 9; 2018 c 247 s 2; 1973 c 59 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 11.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.061 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.113  Department-contracted individual providers—Family child care providers—Adult family home providers—Language access providers—Employee authorization of membership dues and other payments—Revocation—Third-party entity permitted to act as an individual provider's agent.

[2019 c 230 s 10; 2018 c 278 s 29; 2010 c 296 s 4; 2007 c 184 s 3; 2006 c 54 s 3; 2004 c 3 s 7; 2002 c 99 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.081 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.120  Right to strike not granted.

[2012 c 117 s 85; 1967 ex.s. c 108 s 12.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.041 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.122  Collective bargaining agreements—Binding arbitration.

[2021 c 13 s 2; 2019 c 230 s 11; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 22; 1973 c 59 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.350 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.123  Collective bargaining agreements—Effect of termination—Application of section.

[1993 c 398 s 4; 1989 c 46 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.310 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.125  Arbitrators—Selection—Additional method.

[2021 c 13 s 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 23; 1973 c 59 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.360 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.130  Rules and regulations of Washington state personnel resources board—Mandatory subjects.

Cross-reference section, repealed by 2025 c 290 § 3.

41.56.140  Unfair labor practices for public employer enumerated.

[2011 c 222 s 2; 1969 ex.s. c 215 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.045 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.150  Unfair labor practices for bargaining representative enumerated.

[1969 ex.s. c 215 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.047 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.160  Commission to prevent unfair labor practices and issue remedial orders and cease and desist orders.

[2018 c 252 s 1; 1994 c 58 s 1; 1983 c 58 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 24; 1969 ex.s. c 215 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.051 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.165  Applicability of administrative procedure act to commission action.

[1994 c 58 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.093 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.170  Commission to prevent unfair labor practices and issue remedial orders — Procedure — Complaint — Notice of hearing — Answer — Intervening parties — Commission not bound by technical rules of evidence.

[1983 c 58 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 § 25; 1969 ex.s. c 215 § 4.]
Repealed by 1994 c 58 § 3.

41.56.180  Commission to prevent unfair labor practices and issue remedial orders — Procedure — Subpoena power — Oaths and affirmations — Receiving evidence.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 296 § 26; 1969 ex.s. c 215 § 5.]
Repealed by 1994 c 58 § 3.

41.56.190  Commission to prevent unfair labor practices and issue remedial orders — Procedure — Petition to court for enforcement of order or other relief — Transcript filed — Notice — Court decree.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 296 § 27; 1969 ex.s. c 215 § 6.]
Repealed by 1994 c 58 § 3.

41.56.200  Department to prevent unfair labor practices and issue remedial orders — Application to state higher education personnel.

Cross-reference section, decodified September 1993.

41.56.201  Employees of institutions of higher education — Option to have relationship and obligations governed by chapter.

[2000 c 19 § 2; 1993 c 379 § 304.]
Repealed by 2002 c 354 § 403, effective July 1, 2005.

41.56.203  University of Washington—Certain employees enrolled in an academic program—Scope of collective bargaining.

[2002 c 34 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.423 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.205  Washington State University—Certain employees enrolled in an academic program—Scope of collective bargaining.

[2008 c 203 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.425 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.210  Department to prevent unfair labor practices and remedial orders—Application to state civil service employees.

Cross-reference section, recodified as RCW 41.56.052 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.220  Right of employee representing bargaining unit to be absent from employment during legislative session—Replacement.

[2012 c 117 s 86; 1980 c 87 s 17; 1969 ex.s. c 174 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.071 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.230  Rights of employees and bargaining representatives of school districts dissolved due to financial insolvency.

[2012 c 186 s 23.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.073 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.400  Interim committee on public employees collective bargaining — Created.

[1969 ex.s. c 215 § 7.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 35, effective June 30, 1987.

41.56.405  Interim committee on public employees collective bargaining — Membership.

[1969 ex.s. c 215 § 8.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 35, effective June 30, 1987.

41.56.410  Interim committee on public employees collective bargaining — Chairman — Officers — Rules of procedure — Ad hoc committees.

[1983 c 52 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 215 § 9.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 35, effective June 30, 1987.

41.56.415  Interim committee on public employees collective bargaining — Reimbursement for expenses.

[1983 c 52 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 215 § 10.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 35, effective June 30, 1987.

41.56.420  Interim committee on public employees collective bargaining — Duties — Reports — Recommendations to include proposed legislation.

[1983 c 52 § 5; 1983 c 3 § 99; 1980 c 87 § 18; 1973 c 131 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 215 § 11.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 35, effective June 30, 1987.

41.56.430  Uniformed personnel—Legislative declaration.

[1973 c 131 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.501 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.440  Uniformed personnel—Negotiations—Declaration of an impasse—Appointment of mediator.

[1979 ex.s. c 184 s 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 14 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 28; 1973 c 131 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.511 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.450  Uniformed personnel—Interest arbitration panel—Powers and duties—Hearings—Findings and determination.

[2012 c 117 s 87; 1983 c 287 s 2; 1979 ex.s. c 184 s 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 14 s 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 29; 1973 c 131 s 4.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.521 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.452  Interest arbitration panel a state agency.

[1983 c 287 s 3; 1980 c 87 s 19.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.525 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.460  Uniformed personnel — Interest arbitration panel — Basis for determination.

[1993 c 517 § 10; 1993 c 502 § 5; 1993 c 398 § 2; 1993 c 397 § 2; 1988 c 110 § 1; 1987 c 521 § 2; 1983 c 287 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 184 § 3; 1973 c 131 § 5.]
Repealed by 1993 c 398 § 5, effective July 1, 1995; and repealed by 1995 c 273 § 4, effective July 1, 1995.

41.56.465  Uniformed personnel—Interest arbitration panel—Determinations—Factors to be considered.

[2007 c 278 s 1; 1995 c 273 s 2; 1993 c 398 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.530 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.470  Uniformed personnel—Arbitration panel—Rights of parties.

[2012 c 117 s 88; 1973 c 131 s 6.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.535 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.473  Uniformed personnel—Application of chapter to Washington state patrol—Bargaining subjects.

[2005 c 438 s 1; 1999 c 217 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.560 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.475  Uniformed personnel—Application of chapter to Washington state patrol—Mediation and arbitration.

[2022 c 131 s 2; 2008 c 149 s 1; 2005 c 438 s 2; 1999 c 217 s 4; 1993 c 351 s 1; 1988 c 110 s 2; 1987 c 135 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.562 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.480  Uniformed personnel—Refusal to submit to procedures—Invoking jurisdiction of superior court—Contempt.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 296 s 30; 1973 c 131 s 7.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.540 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.490  Uniformed employees—Strikes prohibited—Violations—Contempt of court.

[1989 c 373 s 24; 1973 c 131 s 8.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.545 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.492  Application of uniformed personnel collective bargaining provisions to employees of public passenger transportation systems—Conditions.

[1993 c 473 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.570 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.495  Advanced life support technicians — Application of RCW 41.56.430 through 41.56.490.

[1988 c 110 § 3; 1985 c 150 § 1.]
Repealed by 1993 c 398 § 6, effective May 15, 1993.

41.56.496  Commercial nuclear plants—Application of chapter to certain employees.

[2009 c 126 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.575 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.500  School district collective bargaining agreements.

[2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 s 817; 2010 c 235 s 802.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.139 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.510  Application of chapter to language access providers—Governor as public employer—Procedure—Intent—Report.

[2020 c 289 s 2; 2018 c 253 s 8; (2018 c 253 s 7 expired July 1, 2018); 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 s 809; 2010 c 296 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.157 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.513  Application of chapter to certain postdoctoral and clinical university employees.

[2012 c 255 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.407 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.515  Fish and wildlife officers—Application of chapter.

[2020 c 298 s 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.105 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.516  Fish and wildlife officers—Application of certain uniformed personnel provisions.

[2020 c 298 s 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.565 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.520  Certain communications—Privilege from examination and disclosure.

[2023 c 202 s 4.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.075 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.800  School district collective bargaining agreements-Classified staff-Restrictions during the 2018-19 school year.

[2018 c 266 § 207; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 701.]
Expired August 31, 2019.

41.56.907  School district collective bargaining agreements not altered or impaired—Compliance with chapter—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13.

[2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 s 704.]
Recodified as a note following RCW 41.56.139 by the code reviser, July 2025.

41.56.910  Severability-1973 c 131.

[1973 c 131 § 11.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.56.911  Part headings not law-2006 c 54.

[2006 c 54 § 9.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.56.912  Severability-2006 c 54.

[2006 c 54 § 10.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.56.914  Short title—2006 c 54.

[2006 c 54 s 12.]
Recodified as a note following RCW 41.56.081 by the code reviser, July 2025.

41.56.915  Effective date—2006 c 54.

[2006 c 54 s 13.]
Repealed by 2025 c 290 § 3.

41.56.950  Retroactive date in collective bargaining agreements allowable, when.

[1971 ex.s. c 187 s 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.56.320 pursuant to 2025 c 290 § 2.

41.56.960  Construction of chapter — Certain agreements subject to RCW 28A.58.095.

[1981 c 16 § 4.]
Repealed by 1987 1st ex.s. c 2 § 211, effective September 1, 1987.