WA HB1570

Extends collective bargaining rights under RCW 41.56 to student employees enrolled in academic or certificate programs at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College

Maintains collective bargaining eligibility for student employees during winter, spring, and summer breaks if they work during the break and are enrolled in the quarter/semester immediately before or after

Requires bargaining units to include all covered employees at a single institution; multi-institution units are prohibited

Excludes from bargaining scope: termination for academic reasons, tuition/fee amounts (though tuition remission/waivers are bargainable), academic calendars, and class enrollment limits

Compensation agreements must stay within legislative appropriation limits, though universities may provide additional compensation beyond what the legislature establishes; declared an emergency measure taking effect immediately