Virginia Democrats push to repeal 77-year-old right-to-work law amid GOP backlash
A new bill in Virginia has reignited debate over the state’s long-standing right-to-work law. Senate Bill 32, proposed by Democratic Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy, seeks to repeal the 77-year-old statute. Republican leaders have already voiced strong opposition, warning of financial consequences for workers and taxpayers. Virginia’s right-to-work law has been in place since 1947, prohibiting mandatory union membership for most employees. Carroll Foy’s bill would remove these protections, arguing it would lower costs for families and improve worker rights. She believes the change would strengthen collective bargaining and support fairer wages. The proposed repeal would mark a major shift in Virginia’s labour laws if passed. It would end decades of right-to-work protections and potentially reshape union membership rules across the state. The outcome will depend on negotiations between Democratic proponents and Republican opponents in the coming legislative session.
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