Many state positions are covered by collective bargaining agreements (union contracts). Your manager or human resource staff can tell you whether you're position is covered by a bargaining agreement, and which master agreement applies to you.
The Labor Relations Office (LRO) was established to negotiate master agreements on behalf of the Governor with union-represented employees.
For details on union contract agreements with the State of Washington, answers to frequently asked questions regarding union contracts and employee representation, or any other union impact issues, see the Labor Relations Office website.