Worker Freedom Bill Passes West Virginia House
27th February 2008
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Loading ...Workers won a big victory this week when the West Virginia House of Delegates passed by a nearly 2-to-1 margin one of top priorities of working families. The so-called “Worker Freedom Bill” prevents employers from forcing employees to attend meetings supporting the bosses’ political candidates or spouting anti-union rhetoric.
The bill (H.B. 4132), which passed the House with a 64–33 majority, now goes to the State Senate.
Sherry Breeden, political director for the West Virginia AFL-CIO, says:
We just want a level playing field. We just want workers to have the freedom to choose to walk away and not listen without repercussions.