The document justifies Senate Bill 5844, which aims to allow part-time faculty at Washington's community and technical colleges to form their own unions, highlighting their significant role in teaching 47% of courses. It argues that collective bargaining has failed to provide part-time faculty with adequate job security and compensation compared to full-time faculty, leading to their status as temporary, probationary employees despite years of service. The disparity in job security and pay is stark, with part-time faculty earning substantially less and lacking the benefits associated with full-time tenure.