Posts Tagged Unions

How unions are playing into this year’s election cycle

Felicia Boney speaks at a union rally. (Credit: SEIU Virginia 512)

Unions are playing an important role in the primary elections now underway. Michael Pope explains.

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How a long-standing labor law in Virginia could impact elections this year

Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / Radio IQ

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.

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Congressman Scott is hopeful his union legislation can move forward

Congressman Bobby Scott

Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott is about to launch a new effort to protect the right to organize. And, as Michael Pope reports, it has Republican support.

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Democratic Senators Block Republican Effort to Prevent Police from Unionizing

Members of the General Assembly are about to move forward with landmark legislation to reform policing in Virginia. But, Republican efforts to reduce the influence of police unions have been unsuccessful. Michael Pope reports.

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