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What is a ULP? – For nurses working in public hospitals in Washington, an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) occurs when an employer or union violates rights protected under the state’s collective bargaining laws, which are enforced by the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) – These laws protect employees’ rights to organize, participate in union activity, enforce their collective bargaining agreement, and raise concerns about working conditions. Examples of potential ULPs include retaliating a…