SB 636
Repealing Workplace Freedom Act
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 636 seeks to repeal the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act, which was enacted in 2016. This bill specifically targets sections of the West Virginia Code related to worker affiliation with labor organizations. By removing these provisions, the bill aims to eliminate the legal protections afforded to ‘right-to-work’ employees. This would allow employees to work for an employer without being required to join or financially support a union.
Key provisions
- Repeals §21-5G-1 of the West Virginia Code.
- Repeals §21-5G-2 of the West Virginia Code.
- Repeals §21-5G-3 of the West Virginia Code.
- Repeals §21-5G-4 of the West Virginia Code.
- Repeals §21-5G-5 of the West Virginia Code.
- Repeals §21-5G-6 of the West Virginia Code.
- Repeals §21-5G-7 of the West Virginia Code.
Who is affected
- West Virginia workers
- Labor unions
- Employers in West Virginia
- Employees
- Union members
Notable changes
- Eliminates ‘right-to-work’ protections for employees.
- Changes the legal requirements for union membership and financial support.
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