Bravo v. Dolsen Companies

Petitioners Jose Bravo and nine of his former co-workers appeal a Court of Appeals decision affirming the dismissal of their suit against their former employer, the Dolsen Companies (Dolsen). The suit was brought under RCW 49.32.020, which prohibits employers from interfering with, restraining or coercing employees in self-organization or other "concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protections”. We hold the term "concerted activities” encompasses the collective action of nonunionized employees.

Petitioners worked as milkers at Respondent’s dairy…