Who We Are
The Commission is comprised of 15 members reflecting Seattle's workforce and businesses, and includes employees, employers and representatives from the community with a demonstrated concern and background in labor standards. Seven commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and seven appointments are made by the City Council. The Commission appoints the 15th member. Commissioners are appointed to a two-year term of office and serve without pay.
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards provides staff and support to the Commission.
Meet Our Commissioners
Elizabeth Ford
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Elizabeth Ford is currently a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence At Seattle University School of Law. She has practiced labor and employment law for fifteen years, first as a partner at Schwerin Campbell Barnard and then as Chief Counsel for the Washington State Nurses Association. She has also served as the Director of Labor Relations for King County from 2008-2010. Ms. Ford serves frequently as a mediator and arbitrator primarily in labor and employment disputes. She is a member of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and Public Employment Relations Commission's panel of arbitrators and sits regularly as arbitrator in labor and employment disputes.