All mayors from Hampton Roads’ seven major cities signed an open letter to highlight their stance against a bill being currently considered by the General Assembly.
This letter is in reference to SB 378, which would repeal current prohibitions against public employees’ ability to collectively bargain. This piece of legislation, if passed, would create a “Public Employee Relations Board.” The board would then oversee government unions within the state while also certifying elections within bargaining units.
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A bill similar to to SB 378 had actually passed the General Assembly in 2025; however, it was vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin…