2025 Regular Session
SB 555
Relating to public sector unions
In Committee
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia municipalities from entering into contracts or agreements with public sector unions, trade unions, or labor organizations. It amends existing state code to specifically prohibit such agreements, effectively nullifying any contracts already in place. The bill aims to restrict the ability of public sector unions to bargain collectively with local governments.
Key provisions
- Prohibits municipalities from contracting with public sector unions.
- Specifically amends §8-12-1 and §8-12-2 of the West Virginia Code.
- Adds a new section, §8-12-2a, to explicitly declare such contracts illegal and void.
- Applies to agreements between municipalities and labor organizations representing public employees.
- The bill aims to limit the power of public sector unions in West Virginia.
- The bill does not define ‘public sector union’.
Who is affected
- West Virginia municipalities
- Public sector unions
- Public employees
- Local government officials
- Labor organizations
Notable changes
- Creates a new prohibition against municipal contracts with labor unions.
- Nullifies existing contracts between municipalities and public sector unions.
- Reinforces the state’s stance against collective bargaining by public sector unions.
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