Trustee Support Resources

The Washington Library Association (WLA) provides a wealth of information related to laws affecting libraries. As stated on their Library Related Legislation web page:

"The Association actively pursues a legislative agenda that presents the interests of its members through a legislative planning committee and a contract government relationship representative who works with the Washington State Legislature.”

Among the many resources available at this site are:

• Washington State Bills of Interest.
• Fact Sheets and Issue Briefs.
• Legislative Session Reports (both past and present).
• Washington State Legislature Links.
• Federal Library Legislation Links.
• Library Advocacy Resources.

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Workplace Rights web site includes information on numerous issues including:

• Minimum Wage.
• Overtime.
• Breaks and Schedules.
• Safety Complaints.
• Teen Workers.
• Leave Time.
• Discrimination in the Workplace.