Public sector collective bargaining has been working in Richmond since 2022, when we became one of the first localities in the Commonwealth to establish bargaining units across our workforce.  

Collective bargaining has enabled us to strengthen services for residents by working in partnership with our most valued resource, our people. It’s an essential tool, and we are proud of the progress we have made for our workforce and for the communities we serve.   

Our partners in labor, in the General Assembly, and in Governor Spanberger’s Administration are committed to the same principles of giving workers a seat at the table and using collective bargaining to strengthen public services. We know that work will continue and we’re eager to lend our experience to it.  

Meanwhile, in Richmond, our collective bargaining agreements remain in place and our relationships with our bargaining units and workforce leadership are strong.   

I remain committed to collective bargaining as a tool that strengthens public services and supports our workforce.