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VA HB883

VA HB883
Project labor agreements; prevailing wage, collective bargaining for employees of local governments.


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Introduced
01/12/2022
In Committee
02/16/2022
Crossed Over
02/14/2022
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Project labor agreements; prevailing wage; collective bargaining for employees of local governments. Provides that state agencies, when engaged in procuring products or services or letting contracts for construction, manufacture, maintenance, or operation of public works, paid for in whole or in part by state funds, shall neither require nor prohibit bidders to enter into or adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations on the public works projects. The bill removes requirements for the payment of prevailing wage for work performed on public works contracts for state agencies. In addition, the bill removes the authority for a locality, by a local ordinance or resolution, to recognize any labor union or other employee association as a bargaining agent of any public officers or employees or to collectively bargain or enter into any collective bargaining contract with any such union or association or its agents. Project labor agreements; prevailing wage; collective bargaining for employees of local governments. Provides that state agencies, when engaged in procuring products or services or letting contracts for construction, manufacture, maintenance, or operation of public works, paid for in whole or in part by state funds, shall neither require nor prohibit bidders to enter into or adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations on the public works projects. The bill removes requirements for the payment of prevailing wage for work performed on public works contracts for state agencies. In addition, the bill removes the authority for a locality, by a local ordinance or resolution, to recognize any labor union or other employee association as a bargaining agent of any public officers or employees or to collectively bargain or enter into any collective bargaining contract with any such union or association or its agents.

AI Summary

This bill removes requirements for state agencies to pay prevailing wage on public works projects and prohibits localities from requiring the payment of prevailing wage or allowing collective bargaining for public employees. Specifically, the bill: - Prohibits state agencies from requiring or prohibiting bidders on public works projects to enter into or adhere to project labor agreements with labor organizations. - Removes the requirement for state agencies to pay prevailing wage on public works projects. - Removes the authority for localities to require the payment of prevailing wage on public works projects through local ordinances. - Removes the authority for localities to recognize labor unions or other employee associations as bargaining agents for public employees or engage in collective bargaining with such unions or associations. Overall, the bill aims to reduce labor-related requirements and restrictions on public works projects in Virginia.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (12-Y 3-N) (on 02/21/2022)

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