Washington State Council v. Hahn

Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and Locals 87 and 87P of Council 2 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees seek a writ of mandamus from this court directed to Yakima County Superior Court Judge Susan Hahn and Yakima County District Court Judge Ruth Reukauf (Judges). If issued, the writ would require the Judges to engage in collective bargaining over the nonwage-related employment concerns of employees who are under the supervision of the courts. We hold that the remedy petitioners seek is not available because they…