Item 5a Memo

PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA 
Item No.     5a 
Date of Meeting  March 24, 2009 
DATE:    March 17, 2009 
TO:      Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Gary Schmitt, Director, Labor Relations 
SUBJECT:  Request for Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute an Extension
Agreement between the Port of Seattle and International Longshore & Warehouse
Union, Local 9 representing Ground Transportation Agents & Guest Service
Representatives at Sea-Tac International Airport. 
BACKGROUND 
In general, for Washington State public employers, the terms of an expired Collective Bargaining
Unit extend for one year, pursuant to RCW 41.56.123 to provide employees with protection
during negotiations. However, Port Districts are exempted from the automatic one (1) year
continuation of contract terms granted to other public employers under RCW 41.56.123. Th is 
Collective Bargaining Agreement expired on February 28, 2009. As of March 17, 2009, the Port
and Union continue to engage in active negotiations. Additional time is required to negotiate,
draft contract language, hold a ratification vote, and submit the full agreement  to the
Commission for approval.
REQUESTED ACTION 
Request for Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute an Extension Agreement
between the Port of Seattle and Longshore & Warehouse Union, Local 9 representing Ground
Transportation Agents & Guest Service Representatives at Sea-Tac International Airport.

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