One of the issues before the next General Assembly may be whether to retain or repeal Virginia’s so-called “right-to-work” law, which forbids compulsory payment of union dues by non-union members if there’s a union in the workplace. For an opposing point of view, see “It’s time to repeal so-called ‘right-to-work’ in Virginia” by Chuck Simpson of the Virginia AFL-CIO.
To see where candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and House of Delegates stand on “right-to-work,” see our Voter Guide.
Virginia’s right-to-work law has been a cornerstone of the commonwealth’s economic success for decades, and it deserves continued protection.
Virginians should understand why this fundamental worker protection has served our state so well — and why eliminating it would harm both workers and businesses.
Virginia’s right-to-work law simply states that no worker can be forced to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.
This basic principle has helped make Virginia one of the most business-friendly states in the nation.
CNBC, for example, has recognized Virginia as its Best State for Business three times in the last six years, a distinction that directly correlates with our pro-worker policies.
The numbers speak for themselves.
Virginia consistently outperforms forced-union states in job creation, business relocations and economic development.
Companies often cite Virginia’s right-to-work law as a key factor in choosing Virginia for new facilities and expansions....
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