Bill > HB1069

This bill amends the existing state law regarding collective bargaining rights by modifying restrictions on what employers can negotiate with employee unions. Specifically, the bill maintains that employers retain management rights over various aspects of organizational operations, such as agency functions, technology use, budget, workforce size, employee supervision, and emergency actions. Previously, the law prohibited collective bargaining over retirement plans and benefits administered by the state's Department of Retirement Systems. The new provision creates an important exception, allowing employers to negotiate contributions for supplemental retirement benefits that are administered by or on behalf of an employee organization, which could include additional medical plans. This change provides more flexibility for unions and employers to discuss supplemental retirement benefits beyond the standard state-administered retirement plans, potentially offering workers more comprehensive retirement and healthcare options through collective bargaining negotiations.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1069&Year=2025&Initiative=false