Washington § 47.64.006 Public policy.

Washington Statutes

§ 47.64.006 — Public policy.

Washington § 47.64.006

Title 47PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION

Ch. 47.64MARINE EMPLOYEES—PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 47.64.006 (2026).

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The legislature declares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington to:

(1)Provide continuous operation of the Washington state ferry system at reasonable cost to users;

(2)efficiently provide levels of ferry service consistent with trends and forecasts of ferry usage;

(3)promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between the ferry system and its employees by permitting ferry employees to organize and bargain collectively;

(4)protect the citizens of this state by assuring effective and orderly operation of the ferry system in providing for their health, safety, and welfare;

(5)prohibit and prevent all strikes or work stoppages by ferry employees;

(6)protect the rights of ferry employees with respect to employee organizations; and (7) promote just and fair compensat

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The legislature declares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington to: (1) Provide continuous operation of the Washington state ferry system at reasonable cost to users; (2) efficiently provide levels of ferry service consistent with trends and forecasts of ferry usage; (3) promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between the ferry system and its employees by permitting ferry employees to organize and bargain collectively; (4) protect the citizens of this state by assuring effective and orderly operation of the ferry system in providing for their health, safety, and welfare; (5) prohibit and prevent all strikes or work stoppages by ferry employees; (6) protect the rights of ferry employees with respect to employee organizations; and (7) promote just and fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions for ferry system employees as compared with public and private sector employees in directly comparable but not necessarily identical positions.