Department of Transportation v. State Employees' Insurance Board

Appellants State Department of Transportation (Department), Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association seek declaratory relief in this action brought against respondent State Employees' Insurance Board (SEIB).1 The sole issue is whether the Department may negotiate separate employer-supported insurance coverage with union employees of the Washington State ferry system or whether the Department is restricted to making contributions to insurance plans offered state employees by the SEIB.

The trial…