Unite Here

Unite Here: Alleged violations of Chapter 42.17A RCW for failure to register as an out-of-state committee, to report expenditure activity, and to disclose sponsor identification (EY 19; July 19)

Case Details

Case Number

55344

Respondent

Unite Here

Complainant

Tallman Trask

Date Opened

July 23, 2019

Case Status

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

PDC staff found no evidence of violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.110/42.17A.250
  • RCW 29B.25.120/42.17A.255
  • RCW 29B.25.130/42.17A.260
  • RCW 29B.30.020/42.17A.305
  • RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint Tallman Trask filed on July 23, 2019. The complaint alleged that Unite Here (Respondent), a labor organization, may have violated RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to completely and accurately disclose sponsor identification on digital political advertising; RCW 42.17.250 for failure to register as an out-of-state political committee and to report contributions and expenditures; and RCW 42.17A.255, .260, and .305 for failure to timely, accurately, and completely disclose independent expenditures and electioneering communications.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by the Respondent; and the response provided by Unite Here Local 8 PAC, to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on our findings staff has determined that, in this instance, no evidence supports a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

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Penalties

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