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Introduced
01/15/2018
01/15/2018
In Committee
02/19/2018
02/19/2018
Crossed Over
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
Passed
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2018
03/23/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the deduction of union dues and fees; and1amending RCW 28B.52.045, 41.56.110, 41.59.060, 41.76.045, 41.80.100,2and 49.39.080.3
AI Summary
This bill amends several state laws to clarify the requirements for employers to deduct union dues and fees from employee paychecks. Key provisions include: (1) allowing collective bargaining agreements to include union security provisions, but not a closed shop; (2) requiring employers to deduct union dues or equivalent fees from employee paychects upon written authorization; and (3) providing an exception for employees who object to union membership on religious grounds, allowing them to instead pay an equivalent amount to a non-religious charity.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
Monica Stonier (D)*,
Sherry Appleton (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Laurie Jinkins (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/7/2018. (on 03/23/2018)
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