Rose v. Erickson

RCW 41.14 established a merit system of employment for county deputy sheriffs and other employees of the office of county sheriff. RCW 41.56 concerns public employees' collective bargaining, the intent and purpose of the chapter being to promote the continued improvement of the relationship between public employers and their employees.

We are asked whether the procedures set forth in RCW 41.14 preempt the grievance procedures set forth in a collective bargaining agreement between the Washington State Council of County and City Employees and Local 492 as the affiliate of the American Federation…