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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Washington has several labor relations laws, however they provide similar protections to the National Labor Relations Act or Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act for private sector employment.
Right to work
The state has no right to work law.
Public employees
Washington has specific labor relations and collective bargaining laws for public sector employees, including specific laws for municipal utility workers, marine employees, and educational employees.
State
Contact
National Labor Relations Board (Region 19)
Regulations
Labor unions, general
Revised Code of Washington, Title 49, Chapter 49.36, Sections 49.36.010 through 49.36.030
Unfair employment practices
Revised Code of Washington, Title 49, Chapter 49.44, Sections 49.44.020, .030, .080, .100, .110, .160, .170
Public employment
State civil service law, 41.06.150 et seq.
Higher education, 28B.04
Marine employees, public employment relations, 47.64 RCW
Port districts, employment relations, 53.18.010 et seq.
Collective bargaining with employees of city owned utilities: RCW 35.22.350 et seq.