IMPASSE TO BE BROKEN: WSF Engineers’ union and State of Washington enter arbitration today
Friday, August 23, 2024
Washington State Ferries’ engine room crew represented by their union, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, and state negotiators in the Washington Office of Financial Management reached an impasse in bargaining over terms and conditions of their contract.
They begin interest arbitration today, Friday, August 23. Arbitration is expected to be complete by next Friday, August 30. The arbitrator has until September 30 to issue a decision on contract terms and conditions.
