The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee considers issues relating to industrial insurance; unemployment compensation; collective bargaining; family leave; safety and health standards; occupational health; and employment standards such as wage laws and employment discrimination. The committee also considers issues relating to the building and construction trades.
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee status
Standing
(Please note: This is a general description of issue areas considered by committees; not a definitive or exhaustive listing. It is provided solely to assist the public in understanding the general roles of House committees.)
Contact
Office of Program Research (OPR)
PHONE
MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
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Committee members and staff
9 members
in the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee| Chair: | Berry, Liz |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Fosse, Mary |
| Vice Chair: | Scott, Shaun |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Schmidt, Suzanne |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Ybarra, Alex |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | District | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry, Liz (D) Chair |
36 | 132B Legislative Building | 360-786-7860 |
| Fosse, Mary (D) Vice Chair |
38 | 368 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7864 |
| Scott, Shaun (D) Vice Chair |
43 | 304 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7920 |
| Schmidt, Suzanne (R) Ranking Minority Member |
4 | 468 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7820 |
| Ybarra, Alex (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
13 | 470 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7808 |
| Bronoske, Dan (D) |
28 | 132D Legislative Building | 360-786-7958 |
| McEntire, Joel (R) |
19 | 409 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7870 |
| Obras, Edwin (D) |
33 | 305 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7834 |
| Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D) |
21 | 434B Legislative Building | 360-786-7972 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard, Kelly | Counsel | 243 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7147 |
| Tango, Trudes | Counsel | 204 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7384 |
| McCarthy, Benjamin | Counsel | 231 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7116 |
| Morishima, Jim | Counsel | 256 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7191 |
| Arthur, Alrick | Committee Document Specialist | 259A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7717 |
| Glatz, Brannon | Hearing Room Specialist | 215A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7063 |
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