Posts Tagged Labor
“Project labor agreements” take center stage in gubernatorial race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 23, 2025
Labor issues are on the ballot this year as voters select candidates for the statewide offices. Michael Pope reports.
How a long-standing labor law in Virginia could impact elections this year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 9, 2023
Labor issues have taken an increased role in politics in recent years now that employees of local governments have started unionizing. Michael Pope reports that labor issues are also taking a role on the campaign trail this year.
The effort to include Virginia’s labor history into education standards
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 19, 2023
This week, members of the Virginia Board of Education are expected to take up controversial new history standards. And Michael Pope reports union leaders are hoping that labor history will be part of the curriculum.
Unions are gaining steam in Virginia, a state that has typically been unfriendly to them
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 2, 2022
As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day, organized labor in Virginia is working hard for better pay and working conditions. Michael Pope reports.
Religion references frame House debate on Republican proposal to stop minimum wage increases
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 1, 2022
The minimum wage in Virginia is now $11 an hour. It’s supposed to go up to $12 next year, unless a Republican bill passes. Jahd Khalil has this report from the Capitol.
Plaintiffs: VEC Processing Claims Too Slowly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2021
A court filing provided insight into the Virginia Employment Commission’s progress towards resolving tens of thousands of backlogged cases. In a status report released Thursday, legal groups said the pace is not quick enough. Jahd Khalil reports.
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