SGA 9186
In CommitteeSenate
HENRY E. FARBER
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Henry E. Farber to the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) for a five-year term. It does not change laws or policies, but fills a vacancy on the commission.
- Appoints Henry E. Farber as a member of the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).
- Sets the term of office to end on September 8, 2029.
- Appointment is effective upon signing or formal acceptance (typically the date listed: December 19, 2024).
Who is affected
- Public employees and their unions — The Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) is the state agency that handles labor relations for public employees in Washington, including resolving disputes and overseeing union negotiations.
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, Farber gains a five-year position on a key labor relations body that influences public-sector union negotiations, contract enforcement, and unfair labor practice cases. His professional standing and influence in public-sector labor policy will increase.
PERC members shape how Washington enforces public-sector labor laws—including union recognition, bargaining procedures, and dispute resolution. The appointee’s background and philosophy may subtly shift enforcement priorities, but this appointment alone is unlikely to cause major change without a majority shift.
State and local government employers (e.g., school districts, cities, state agencies) are parties to PERC proceedings. The appointee’s views on labor relations could influence rulings on employer obligations, but since PERC is a multi-member body with balanced political representation, a single appointee has limited direct impact.
As a procedural appointment with no policy changes, this bill has no direct fiscal impact on the state or local governments. However, long-term, PERC’s composition can affect labor costs through contract outcomes—though this appointment alone is unlikely to shift those outcomes significantly.