Supporting collective bargaining rights for educators

WHEREAS the platforms of the 32nd District Democrats and the Washington State Democrats call for the support of education employees’ rights to engage in collectively bargaining, receive fair wages, and for Washington to fulfill its paramount duty to make ample provisions for the education of all children; and

WHEREAS our platforms oppose charter schools and their lack of labor protections for teachers and staff; and

WHEREAS State Senator Guy Palumbo, in partnership with Senator Mark Mullet, has championed an amendment to Senate Bill SB 5313 that would effect a reduction in teacher pay and restrictions on their collective bargaining rights; and

WHEREAS the amendment to SB 5313 would benefit charter schools in the state, in direct opposition to the principles of the Democratic Party;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization condemn the actions of Senator Guy Palumbo and Senator Mark Mullet for their support of this attack on collective bargaining rights of public teachers and on full funding of our educational system, and for supporting charter school funding; and

THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to Senator Guy Palumbo and Senator Mark Mullet and posted on the Web site of the 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization.

Submitted by the Labor Caucus of the Washington State Democratic Central Committee for consideration at its April 7, 2019 meeting in Pasco. (Date Submitted 2019-04-06)

The Washington State Democratic Central Committee passed this resolution on April 7, 2019.

Modified and submitted to the Fifth District Democrats by Joshua Trupin, 5th LD state committee member on April 8, 2019

Modified and submitted to the 32nd District Democrats by Carin Chase, 32nd LD state committee member on April 10, 2019

Adopted by 32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization April 10, 2019 - Alan Charnley, Chair