Urge Congress to pass Employee Free Choice Act supporting worker organizing rights
In Plain English
The federal Employee Free Choice Act would make it easier for workers to form unions at their jobs. The city has no direct role in federal labor law but wants to formally support the legislation. If approved, Richmond joins other cities asking Congress to strengthen worker organizing protections.
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to adopt Resolution No. 41-07
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