HOUSE 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

Majority Report:     Do pass.  (7)

     Signed by Representatives Wang, Chair; Cole, Vice Chair; Fisher, R. King, Patrick, Sayan and C. Smith.

House Staff:Chris Cordes (786-7117)

AS PASSED HOUSE MARCH 10, 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:    Requested February 19, 1987.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:     Chuck Bailey, Washington State Labor Council.

House Committee - Testified Against: None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony For:     Numerous public employers have refused to adhere to the established apprenticeship standards even though the employer agrees to hire these workers as apprentices.

House Committee - Testimony Against: None Presented.