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No Protection for “Concerted Activities” of State Employees

Recently, the Washington Court of Appeals was asked to decide whether the collective-bargaining statute for Washington State employees protects employees’ “concerted activities” from employer interference, restraint, or coercion.[1]  “Concerted activities” are those jointly undertaken by employees in an attempt to improve their working conditions.[2]  In this case of first impression, the court held that the concerted activities of Washington’s ...

Recently, the Washington Court of Appeals was asked to decide whether the collective-bargaining statute for Washington State employees protects employees’ “concerted activities” from employer interference, restraint, or coercion.[1]  “Concerted activities” ...