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Spanberger Veto Blocks Public Sector Bargaining | Charlottesville News
Governor Abigail Spanberger just vetoed a sweeping bill that would have forced Virginia’s public-sector workers into mandatory collective bargaining — a move that could’ve rewritten 50 years of state law and triggered massive budget crises for local governments. The legislation would’ve granted unions exclusive bargaining power, something last seen in Virginia since 1977. While Democrats had allowed localities to opt-in, most resisted formal negotiations, fearing the fiscal fallout. The real concern? Public unions can negotiate with taxpayer dollars, creating a dangerous incentive for…
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