10 things Virginia Beach families need to know about collective bargaining
10 things Virginia Beach families need to know about collective bargaining
City Council decision on collective bargaining will have a major impact on taxes and public safety.
Collective bargaining would give parents less control over Virginia schools
Collective bargaining would give parents less control over Virginia schools
Allowing collective bargaining will put yet another special interest ahead of the parents who simply want a say in what is best for their children.
10 things Prince William families need to know about collective bargaining
10 things Prince William families need to know about collective bargaining
County supervisors’ decision on collective bargaining will have a major impact on taxes and public safety.
Virginia union executives have more sway than voters, public employees on collective bargaining laws
Virginia union executives have more sway than voters, public employees on collective bargaining laws
Local government leaders are negotiating with union executives who have not been officially recognized by public employees they claim to represent.
Considering Public Sector Collective Bargaining? Here’s How to Protect Taxpayers and Workplace Freedom
Considering Public Sector Collective Bargaining? Here’s How to Protect Taxpayers and Workplace Freedom
If a Virginia locality must for whatever reason allow a broader scope of bargaining there are several things that should be expressly prohibited.
Alexandria puts unions ahead of public employees
Alexandria puts unions ahead of public employees
Alexandria’s new public sector collective bargaining ordinance is a bad deal for public workers.
Virginia local governments could face massive new costs if they allow public sector collective bargaining
Virginia local governments could face massive new costs if they allow public sector collective bargaining
Instead of compensation increases for public employees, taxpayer relief or COVID safety, Virginia local governments are estimating six- and seven-figure costs just to implement the process of collective bargaining.
Top 10 frequently asked questions from local leaders on Virginia’s public sector collective bargaining law
Top 10 frequently asked questions from local leaders on Virginia’s public sector collective bargaining law
In 2020 the Virginia Assembly passed SB. 939, permitting local governments to pass ordinances or resolutions allowing public sector collective bargaining.
Alexandria city staff urge restraint on government union negotiations
Alexandria city staff urge restraint on government union negotiations
Without clear guardrails, city officials are warning wide-open bargaining with government unions would hurt city government’s ability to respond to emergencies while costing taxpayers up to $1 million a year in additional administrative costs.
Virginia bill would hurt independent workers, subject homeowners to massive fines
Virginia bill would hurt independent workers, subject homeowners to massive fines
Senate Bill 1310 would expose middle-class families to fines of more than $130,000 when they need to hire help around the house, and make it harder to earn a living in home services.
Northam asks lawmakers to delay collective bargaining bill
Northam asks lawmakers to delay collective bargaining bill
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia’s local governments need flexibility and focus. A collective bargaining bill rushed to Northam’s desk would do the opposite.
Collective bargaining bill on Northam’s desk would be a nightmare for Virginia local governments
Collective bargaining bill on Northam’s desk would be a nightmare for Virginia local governments
The bill ignores common standards for government unions’ size, composition and recognition, and may take away the secret ballot from public employees.
Virginia lawmakers pushing new gas tax hike, would cost typical family $200 more each year
Virginia lawmakers pushing new gas tax hike, would cost typical family $200 more each year
And that could be just the beginning.
4 basic errors in Virginia collective bargaining bill demand attention
4 basic errors in Virginia collective bargaining bill demand attention
Virginia policymakers are facing rushed and unclear language on a contentious collective bargaining bill.