WA SB5119

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 bargaining eligibility during winter, spring, and summer breaks if the student is employed during the break and enrolled in the immediately preceding or subsequent term

Requires bargaining units to be institution-specific, covering all eligible student employees at a single university

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

Declared an emergency measure taking effect immediately; compensation in agreements generally cannot exceed amounts set by the legislature, though universities may provide additional compensation beyond legislative limits