Collective Bargaining in Virginia Municipalities presented by Randy Sparks Jr., Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.

As of May 1, 2021, local governments in Virginia can allow public sector collective bargaining by passing an ordinance or resolution.

What does this mean for your locality? In this session you will learn:

• What the state code permits and does not permit in terms of public sector collective bargaining.
• Who is included/excluded.
• What key factors should human resources know and convey to the elected body prior to creating an ordinance or resolution.
• Where are the potential gap/landmines in the code that municipalities should carefully navigate.                                

Key Learning Points:

-Advise leaders on required action for compliance with collective bargaining provisions.

-Learn the practices employers can engage in/not engage in related to an employee’s right to organize.

-Implement strategies to ensure organizational policies are compliant with state code.