Constitutional amendment; right to work (first reference). (SJ25)

Introduced By

Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville) with support from co-patrons Sen. Jeff McWaters (R-Virginia Beach), and Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Moneta)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); right to work.  Provides that any agreement or combination between any employer and any labor union or labor organization whereby persons not members of such union or organization shall be denied the right to work for the employer, or whereby such membership is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or whereby any such union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any enterprise, is against public policy and an illegal combination or conspiracy. The proposed amendment is identical to the HJ 7 amendment. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100734D
01/09/2012Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/17/2012Continued to 2013 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
11/30/2012Left in Privileges and Elections