This bill proposes the repeal of several sections of the West Virginia Code, specifically 21-5G-1 through 21-5G-7, which collectively constitute the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act. The primary aim of this legislation is to eliminate the "right-to-work" laws that were enacted in 2016, which allow workers to opt out of joining or paying dues to labor organizations while still benefiting from collective bargaining agreements.
By repealing these sections, the bill seeks to restore the previous legal framework regarding worker affiliation with labor organizations, potentially impacting the dynamics of labor relations in the state. The bill has been introduced and referred to the appropriate legislative committees for further consideration.