• Classified employees are subject to civil service law RCW 41.06 or similar statutory provision.
  • Most classified employees are union represented and covered by collective bargaining agreements.
• Non-Classified Covered employees are in positions exempt from RCW 41.06 but covered under a bargaining agreement or regulation.
• At-will employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and are not represented.

Percentages of chart may not total 100 due to rounding.

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Notes:
Includes permanent and nonpermanent employees.
General government (excluding higher education institutions).

Last Updated: 01/13/2025
Time Period: as of 12/31/2024
Update Frequency: quarterly (end of fiscal quarter)