Collective Bargaining
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Home Health Care Authority Bill for Collective Bargaining
House Bill 1263 would create a state authority enabling collective bargaining for home health workers and certain public employees while setting startup costs and regulatory conditions.
- Victor Angry Says Local Governments Should Lead on Collective Bargaining
In 2020, the General Assembly made a deliberate decision: it lifted Virginia’s longstanding prohibition on public-sector collective bargaining and gave local governments the authority to decide whether and how to implement it. That framework was intentional.
- Loudoun County Approves FY2027 Budget Featuring $28.5 Million in Employee Compensation Increases
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has advanced a comprehensive $5.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes significant investments in the local government workforce. A central component of this newly structured financial plan is a $28.5 million allocation dedicated specifically to employee compensation increases across various county departments. This targeted funding aims to […]
- Fairfax County Projects $148.44 Million Funding Increase for Public Schools Amid Looming Budget Shortfall
The financial landscape of Fairfax County, Virginia, is facing significant adjustments as local leaders direct a massive increase in department spending toward public education. Officials have projected a transfer increase of $148.44 million to Fairfax County Public Schools, representing a 5.06 percent jump in funding compared to previous allocations. This substantial financial injection is primar
- Fairfax County General Fund Swells to $5.98 Billion Amid Union Contracts and School Transfers
The Fairfax County government has unveiled its advertised budget for the upcoming fiscal year, featuring General Fund expenditures that have swelled to nearly $5.98 billion. This substantial increase in department spending is primarily driven by escalating public sector union contracts and massive financial transfers to local schools. Despite these soaring costs, the proposal includes a […]
- Fairfax County Directs Over $3 Billion to Public Schools in Proposed Budget
Fairfax County officials have introduced a $5.9 billion budget that directs a historic amount of funding toward the public school system. Fairfax County Public Schools will receive $3.05 billion under the proposed spending plan, which accounts for more than half of the entire county budget. The allocation represents a 51.2 percent share of the general […]
- Fairfax County Adopts FY2027 Budget with Tax Rate Cut and Increased School Funding
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently adopted the comprehensive fiscal year 2027 budget, navigating a complex economic landscape characterized by rising property values and newly implemented revenue streams. The approved financial plan includes a slight reduction in the real estate tax rate, officially lowering it by a quarter-cent to $1.12 per $100 of assessed […]
- Fairfax County FY2027 Budget Prioritizes Compensation Increases Amid Fiscal Challenges
The Fairfax County government has unveiled its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, placing a significant emphasis on employee compensation and the financial impacts of recent collective bargaining agreements. County Executive Bryan Hill recently presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Advertised Budget Plan, which outlines comprehensive adjustments to county wages amid ongoing economic pressures.
- Fairfax County Proposes $49.17 Million Increase in Personnel Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The Fairfax County Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal includes a significant financial investment in the local government workforce, featuring a net increase of $49.17 million allocated specifically for personnel services. This proposed fiscal adjustment is designed to fully fund vital compensation increases for municipal workers operating across various county departments. Central to this funding b
- Prince William County Public Schools Secures 6.27% Average Pay Increase for Staff in Historic $2.9 Billion Budget
Historic Budget Approval for Local Schools Prince William County Public Schools employees are slated to receive an average compensation increase of 6.27 percent under the latest fiscal year budget. This significant financial adjustment is explicitly designed to help the school division attract and retain high-quality teachers and support staff in a highly competitive regional labor […]
- Prince William County Public Schools Approves Historic Budget Featuring 6.27% Average Salary Increase
Prince William County Public Schools employees are set to receive an average salary increase of 6.27 percent following the implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement. The compensation adjustment is a central component of the newly proposed 2.9 billion dollar budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This financial plan aims to maintain the school division’s […]
- Fairfax County Adopts FY2027 Budget Amid Debates Over School Funding and Personnel Costs
Navigating a Complex Budgetary Landscape The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget, navigating significant financial hurdles to fund essential services, public schools, and county staff. The finalized fiscal plan addresses a previously projected budgetary shortfall while implementing new revenue streams to offset homeowner tax burdens. County officials en
- Substantial Compensation Increases Approved for Prince William County Employees in Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Prince William County has finalized its fiscal year 2027 budget, which features substantial compensation increases across multiple municipal departments and public schools. The comprehensive spending plan allocates a significant financial investment toward employee retention and recruitment efforts in a highly competitive regional market. Local officials have structured the compensation adjustment
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Fund $20 Million Bureaucratic Expansion for Public Sector Unions
Virginia Taxpayers Face Massive Bill for New Union Bureaucracies The state budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a staggering $20 million allocation designed exclusively to fund the start-up costs for public sector collective bargaining. This massive expenditure will finance the creation of entirely new government entities, including the Public Employee Relations Board and the Virginia […]
- Prince William County Public Schools Approves Historic Wage Increase for Educators and Staff
Prince William County Public Schools will implement an average 6.27 percent compensation increase for all school employees as part of a newly negotiated collective bargaining agreement. This historic wage agreement represents a massive financial investment in the local education workforce, totaling approximately $160 million over a two-year period. The substantial financial commitment aims to ensu
- Virginia Taxpayers Face Millions in New Costs as 2027 and 2028 Home Care Wage Mandates Expand State Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are bracing for a massive expansion of state spending following the recent approval of aggressive wage increases for home care workers scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently finalized a series of controversial budget amendments that not only mandate artificially higher pay but also allocate millions of taxpayer dollars to establish […]
- Prince William County Navigates Complex Pension Liabilities in FY2027 Budget Negotiations
Rising pension liabilities and shifting retirement costs are significantly reshaping the financial landscape for Prince William County as officials navigate the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget highlights a complex scenario where general government pension costs are decreasing while school system retirement obligations are surging. These divergent financial trajectories h
- Prince William County Allocates Historic Funding for Public Schools Salary Increases
The Prince William County Public Schools system is set to operate under a comprehensive total budget of $2.9 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. A central component of this expansive financial plan is a substantial $1.1 billion transfer directly from the county government to the educational sector. This specific transfer reflects an increase of $123.8 […]
- Democrats challenge Beyer in Va.’s 8th Congressional District, marred by federal layoffs
Everyone in Northern Virginia knows someone who was “DOGEd,” either laid off or otherwise impacted by sweeping cuts initiated through President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Virginia is home to nearly 200,000 federal workers; over 20,000 of them lost their jobs last year. The pain of those losses runs […]
- Virginia Lawmakers Enact Reforms to School Board Grievance Procedures
The Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 116 during the 2026 regular session, a measure that amends the Code of Virginia to require specific timelines for resolving disputes in school board employee grievance procedures. The bill was approved by the Governor on April 6, 2026, and becomes effective on July 1, 2026, as Chapter 67 […]
- ‘It’s outrageous’: Spanberger navigates budget fight, Democratic unrest six months into governorship
Back in January, Gov. Abigail Spanberger arrived in office promising pragmatism, affordability and a less combative style of politics. Fast forward a few months, and Virginia’s first woman governor finds herself navigating one of the rockiest starts to a Democratic administration in years, with budget negotiations intensifying weeks before a shutdown deadline, frustration simmering inside […]
- Abigail Spanberger vetoes bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain working condition, wages
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed collective bargaining legislation Thursday, drawing major criticism from some of the state’s largest unions and labor advocate groups. The governor previously expressed support for the bills that would allow more Virginia public workers to organize in unions and negotiate their working conditions and pay rates. Spanberger first sought amendments to Senate […]
- Dr. Kimberly Melman-Orozco Alleges Prince William County School Board Offered $20K NDA in ADA Dispute
Melman-Orozco stated that the offer was made to prevent further discussion of the issues, which she claims involved failures to accommodate her child’s needs adequately. She referenced recordings of conversations with board or district officials, noting a contingency clause requiring the NDA for payment. Declining the deal, she affirmed her commitment to her First Amendment […]
- Democrats fail to pass budget
This post was originally published on this site. In politics, there are some days when whole months can happen. The General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday, April 22, and it was one such day. It never stops. What is the common factor? I think it’s Democrats who make bad decisions. You would think that a $50-million […]
- Hampton Roads mayors want Virginia localities to keep control over collective bargaining
In a show of regional unity, mayors from the seven core cities of Hampton Roads united to oppose a bill that would allow public workers to collectively bargain over wages, benefits, and working conditions without local governments’ approval.
- Loudoun School Board Hands Over Power to Unelected Teachers’ Union, Locking in Massive Raises at Taxpayer Expense
In a move that undermines the authority of our elected school board and silences the voices of parents and taxpayers, the Loudoun County School Board voted 7-1 on November 25, 2025, to ratify a historic collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association.
- Controversy Erupts Over Loudoun County Teachers’ Union Contract Clause Amid Fears of Diminished Oversight and Taxpayer Burden
A recent clause in the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA) has sparked outrage among parents and local Republicans, who argue it undermines elected oversight by granting the non-elected teachers’ union authority to make contract changes without School Board approval.
- Loudoun County School Board Members Express Concerns Over Transparency in New Teacher Contract
Members of the Loudoun County School Board have voiced frustrations regarding limited access to key details surrounding the recently approved collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA), highlighting issues with union vote management and budget transparency.
- Virginia Senate Republicans Call Out Democrats for Attack on Right To Work
RICHMOND, VA – Democrats spent all year promising they would not touch right to work and that they would protect the money in Virginians’ pockets. Now one of their first priorities is dismantling Virginia’s right to work laws and pushing mandatory collective bargaining, even though Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger promised she would not sign a repeal. “Democrats […]
- Loudoun County Board of Supervisors ratifies collective bargaining agreement with SEIU
During its April 1, 2025, meeting, the Board of Supervisors ratified a tentative collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Virginia 512 and the Loudoun County government,