Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by Adding in Article I a Section Numbered 11-A, Relating to the Right to Work
Virginia Ballot Measure - HJR 490
Election: Nov. 8, 2016 (General)
Outcome: Failed
Categories:
ConstitutionLabor Unions
Employment and Affirmative Action
Summary
The proposed amendment places the provisions of Virginias right to work law into the Constitution of Virginia. While Virginia law may be amended by any future General Assembly, a constitutional prohibition can only be changed by a future constitutional amendment approved by the voters.
Measure Text
Should Article I of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to prohibit any agreement or combination between an employer and a labor union or labor organization whereby (i) nonmembers of the union or organization are denied the right to work for the employer, (ii) membership to the union or organization is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or (iii) the union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any such enterprise?
YES ( ) NO ( )
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