2403-S2 AMH  CORD 74 Failed 2-12-02

2SHB 2403 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 5, line 25, after "section" insert ", subject to section 16 of this act"

     On page   12, line 25, after "REMEDIES." insert "(1)"

     On page 12, after line 35, insert the following:

     "(2)  A regent, trustee, or faculty member represented by an exclusive bargaining representative may petition the superior court in the county in which the regent, trustee, or faculty member's affiliated higher education institution is located for an order decertifying the exclusive bargaining representative upon a showing that the exclusive bargaining representative promoted a strike, including any work stoppage, slowdown, or misuse of sick leave benefits, and that within a reasonable period following the promotion the strike occurred. Upon decertification, the exclusive bargaining representative may not represent faculty at the affiliated public four-year institution of higher education for five years."

EFFECT:  Adds that if a strike occurs, the faculty members' exclusive bargaining representative that promoted the strike will be decertified for five years.