Concerning collective bargaining for certain employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education.
Effective date 3/18/2026.
Summary
The law lets specific non‑academic student employees at Western Washington University who are enrolled in degree or certificate programs bargain collectively with the university. It lists the job titles covered, sets limits on what can be negotiated, and ties compensation to state appropriations. The measure takes effect immediately as an emergency law.
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