Bill > HB2409

This bill extends collective bargaining rights to agricultural employees in Washington State, allowing them to organize and negotiate terms of employment with their employers. It establishes the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), or "the commission," as the governing body for these collective bargaining processes, including mediating disputes and overseeing elections for bargaining representatives. The bill defines key terms like "agricultural employee" and "agricultural employer," and outlines procedures for forming bargaining units, conducting elections, and resolving labor disputes through arbitration if negotiations fail. It also amends existing laws to ensure the PERC has the authority to enforce these new rights and processes, aiming to create more stable and effective labor-management relations within the agricultural sector.

Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2409&Year=2025&Initiative=false