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- Are public sector strikes legal? Illegal
- Right-to-Work Yes
- Can a public employer be required to collect membership dues? Not outlined in law
- Can a public employer be required to collect political money? Not outlined in law
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Are public sector strikes legal?
Right-to-Work
Can a public employer be required to collect membership dues?
Can a public employer be required to collect political money?
Is collective bargaining authorized in state law?
Is there a duty to bargain?
How unions are certified
Notable powers of exclusive representatives
Is union release time statutorily authorized?
Are membership opt-out windows statutorily authorized?
Do union members have a right to resign?
Are union contract negotiations open to the public?
Is binding arbitration required during collective bargaining impasses?
Statutory Reference
What grade did this state previously earn?
Government Union Political Spending, 2021–22
Top Recipient of Government Union Money, 2021–22 (amount)
VA
Virginia
Virginia
Illegal
Illegal
Virginia
Yes
Yes
Virginia
Not outlined in law
Not outlined in law
Virginia
Not outlined in law
Not outlined in law
Virginia
Yes, only for local government employees
Yes, only for local government employees
Virginia
No
No
Virginia
Not outlined in law, determined locally
Not outlined in law, determined locally
Virginia
Not outlined in law
Not outlined in law
Virginia
No
No
Virginia
No
No
Virginia
Not statutorily recognized
Not statutorily recognized
Virginia
May be closed
May be closed
Virginia
No
No
Virginia
Va. Code §§ 40.1-57.2 – 40.1-57.3 (Local government and school employees).
Va. Code §§ 40.1-57.2 – 40.1-57.3 (Local government and school employees).
Virginia
In 2017 and 2019 Virginia received an A+. In 2022 Virginia received a C.
In 2017 and 2019 Virginia received an A+. In 2022 Virginia received a C.
Virginia
$1,572,443
$1,572,443
Virginia
Terry McAuliffe (658,890)
Terry McAuliffe (658,890)