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Senate narrowly approves expansion of local collective bargaining after hours of debate
Summary
The Senate adopted a conference committee report extending collective-bargaining rights to many local government and home‑health workers, with carve‑outs for some higher‑education and state functions; the vote was closely divided.
After lengthy floor debate, the Virginia Senate adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 12,63 on March 14, expanding local collective‑bargaining authority for public employees in many localities and for specified job categories. The measure survived close, sustained opposition that focused on potential unfunded local costs and numerous carve‑outs in the conference text.
Senator from Eastern Fairfax, who spoke for the measure, portrayed the bill as a way to give…
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