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This bill modifies the laws governing the composition of boards of directors for cooperative associations and consumer cooperatives with 2,500 or more employees worldwide. Specifically, the bill requires that such organizations reserve two board positions for nonsupervisory or nonmanagerial employees, who must be selected through a majority vote among those employee groups. These employee-elected directors are prohibited from voting on resolutions related to wages, benefits, or other employment conditions affecting nonsupervisory staff. The bill amends existing statutes (RCW 23.86.080 and 24.06.130) to establish this new requirement, while maintaining existing provisions about board size, election procedures, and terms of office. By mandating employee representation at the board level, the legislation aims to provide workers with a direct voice in the governance of large cooperatives, potentially improving workplace democracy and employee engagement.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1635&Year=2025&Initiative=false