Wash. Supreme Court published opinion — 897239.pdf

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FILO FOODS, LLC; BF FOODS, LLC; )
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.; and THE ) No. 89723-9
WASHINGTON RESTAURANT )
ASSOCIATION, ) EnBanc
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Respondents/Cross-Appellants, )
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v. )
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THE CITY OF SEATAC; KRISTINA )
GREGG, CITY OF SEATAC CITY )
CLERIZ, in her official capacity, )
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Appellants/Cross-Respondents, )
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THE PORT OF SEATTLE, )
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Respondent, )
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SEATAC COMMITTEE FOR GOOD )
JOBS, )
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Appellant/Cross-Respondent. ) Filed AUG 2 0 2015
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OWENS, J.-In 2013, voters from the city of SeaTac approved local

Proposition 1. That initiative establishes a $15-per-hour minimum wage and other

benefits and rights for employees in the hospitality and transportation industries in the

city of SeaTac. See ch. 7.45 SEATAC MUNICIPAL CODE. Opponents of Proposition 1
             
Filo Foods, LLC v. City of SeaTac
89723-9

challenged its validity under state and federal law. The trial court largely rejected

these challenges, with two exceptions. The trial court held that (1) under state law,

Proposition 1 could not be enforced at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and

(2) federal labor law preempted a provision of Proposition 1 protecting workers from

certain types of retaliation. We reverse both of these rulings. We hold that

Proposition 1 can be enforced at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport because

there is no indication that it will interfere with airport operations. We also hold that

federal labor law does not preempt the provision protecting workers from retaliation.

We otherwise affirm the trial court and thus uphold Proposition 1 in its entirety.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The SeaTac Committee for Good Jobs (Committee) is a coalition of