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HB 2091

Requiring public employers under chapter 41.80 RCW to provide employee information to exclusive bargaining representatives.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Reed

HB 2091 mandates Washington public employers provide employee contact information and data to exclusive union bargaining representatives, enhancing union organizing capacity while raising employee privacy concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 2091

Legislative bill overview

HB 2091 requires public employers covered under Washington's public employees' collective bargaining statute (RCW 41.80) to automatically provide employee information to exclusive bargaining representatives. This mandates disclosure of employee contact details and other relevant data to unions that hold exclusive bargaining rights for public sector workers.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects the relationship between public sector unions and employers, as well as employee privacy considerations. It streamlines union organizing and communication by requiring employers to share workforce data, which unions argue is necessary to effectively represent workers and employers argue increases administrative burden and raises data security concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Employee privacy: Mandatory disclosure of employee contact information and personal data to third parties raises concerns about worker privacy rights and data protection, particularly for employees who may not support union representation
  • Union access and organizing power: The requirement strengthens union organizing capabilities by giving exclusive representatives automatic access to employee rosters, which opponents argue unfairly advantages unions in maintaining membership and recruitment
  • Employer burden and costs: Public employers must allocate resources to compile and deliver employee information regularly, creating administrative and potential IT compliance costs that some argue should be borne by unions instead

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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