From West Virginia’s Public Broadcasting:
Right-to-Work Approved by House Committee
The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Friday that would make West Virginia a right-to-work state.
The committee began debating Senate Bill 1 Friday morning and continued the discussion into the afternoon lasting more than 6 hours.
Essentially, the bill would make it illegal to fire a person who refuses to join a union or refuses to pay union dues or fees. Supporters say it protects the rights of workers who disagree with unions politically.
Both sides have argued their points loudly this legislative session, but House Speaker Tim Armstead said that with one of the lowest workforce participation rates of any state in the nation, it’s time for West Virginia to try something new.