Washington Administrative Code Title 391 - Public Employment Relations Commission
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 391 governs the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) in the state of Washington.
🔹 Overview of WAC Title 391: Public Employment Relations Commission
The Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) is responsible for resolving labor-management disputes in the public sector, including mediation, fact-finding, arbitration, and adjudicating unfair labor practice complaints.
📘 Key Chapters in Title 391 (Subject to updates)
WAC 391-08 – General Rules
Establishes rules governing filing, service of documents, and general procedures.
WAC 391-25 – Representation Cases
Covers procedures for determining bargaining unit composition and certification of exclusive bargaining representatives.
WAC 391-35 – Unit Clarification
Rules for modifying the composition of an existing bargaining unit.
WAC 391-45 – Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings
Addresses complaints and hearings related to alleged unfair labor practices.
WAC 391-55 – Mediation Rules
Procedures for mediation of contract negotiations and disputes.
WAC 391-65 – Interest Arbitration
Rules for compulsory interest arbitration in cases involving essential employees.
WAC 391-95 – Fact Finding
Governs the fact-finding process used when mediation fails.
WAC 391-95-010 through -040 – Miscellaneous procedural matters related to PERC.
🔍 Agencies/Employees Covered
PERC has jurisdiction over:
State agencies
Public school districts
Cities and counties
Higher education institutions
Other political subdivisions
It governs relationships involving:
Teachers
Police and firefighters
Transit workers
State employees
Classified and certificated public school staff
🏛️ Legal Authority
PERC operates under authority granted by:
Chapter 41.56 RCW (Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining Act)
Chapter 41.59 RCW (Educational Employment Relations Act)
Chapter 41.80 RCW (State Employee Collective Bargaining Act), among others.
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