Palmer D. Strand, et ux v. Council 2-Washington State Council of County & City Employees

**Union Employee Disputes with Washington State Labor Council** Palmer Strand and his spouse filed a lawsuit against Council 2 of the Washington State Council of County & City Employees, which is a labor union representing government workers. The specific details of their dispute are not available from the court records, but it involved some type of employment-related conflict between the Strands and their union organization. The case was heard by the Washington State Court of Appeals in December 2019. Unfortunately, the court records don't provide enough information to determine what the court decided or how the case was resolved. **What This Means for Workers:** While we can't draw specific lessons from this case due to limited information, it demonstrates that workers can take legal action against their own unions when disputes arise. Union members have rights not just in relation to their employers, but also regarding how their unions treat them and handle their interests. Workers should know they have legal options if they believe their union has failed to properly represent them or has violated their rights as members. However, these cases can be complex and typically require careful evaluation of union rules and labor law.