2161.E AMS SNYD S5853.2

EHB 2161 - S AMD

By Senator Snyder

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "Sec. 1.  RCW 41.56.160 and 1983 c 58 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

    The commission is empowered and directed to prevent any unfair labor practice and to issue appropriate remedial orders((:  PROVIDED, That)).  However, a complaint shall not be processed for any unfair labor practice occurring more than six months before the filing of the complaint with the commission.  ((This)) The commission shall establish an expedited review and hearing process for an unfair labor practice involving a disciplinary action against a public employee for participating in a strike or honoring a picket line.  Notwithstanding RCW 41.56.120, in the event that a public employee participates in a strike or honors a picket line against his or her public employer, and as a result of the strike or honoring of a picket line an amnesty agreement with the bargaining representative is approved by the legislative authority or governing body of the public entity that prohibits disciplinary action for such participation, any disciplinary action taken against an employee in violation of the amnesty agreement shall be subject to expedited review and remedial action by the commission.  The power granted in this section shall not be affected or impaired by any means of adjustment, mediation or conciliation in labor disputes that have been or may hereafter be established by law."

EHB 2161 - S AMD

By Senator Snyder

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "bargaining;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and amending RCW 41.56.160."

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