The Virginia General Assembly over the weekend passed landmark collective bargaining legislation that grants state and local government employees the freedom to form a union and collectively bargain, regardless of their zip code.
Thanks to this legislation, over half a million public service workers will now have the freedom to negotiate.
This victory is the result of a yearslong grassroots effort by AFSCME members and a coalition of labor partners in that state.
This new legislation will give state and local government workers the voice on the job they deserve to advocate for themselves; for better, safter workplaces; and for the tools they need to better serve their communities.
The bill will now go to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who is expected to sign it.