SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 173

BYRepresentatives Sayan, Baugher, Gallagher, Fisher, Fisch, Lux, Patrick, Heavey, Todd and Dellwo

Revising provisions relating to apprenticeship programs.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 26, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Warnke, Chairman; Anderson, Cantu, Sellar, Tanner, Vognild, West, Williams.

Senate Staff:Mark McDermott (786-7429)

                  March 26, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR, MARCH 26, 1987

BACKGROUND:

In 1985, the Seattle School District refused to grant bracket promotions and pay increases to two apprentice painters.  The pay increases were required under the applicable apprenticeship standard.  However, the district was not a signatory to the apprenticeship agreement.  The district argued that a state wage freeze prevented the bracket promotions and pay increases.

SUMMARY:

Any person or entity participating in an apprenticeship program must comply with the apprenticeship standards established by statute or administrative rule.

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Representative Doug Sayan