Virginia § 40.1-59 - Agreements or combinations declared unlawful

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 40.1-59 — Agreements or combinations declared unlawful, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40.1-59. Agreements or combinations declared unlawful

Any agreement or combination between any employer and any labor union or labor organization whereby persons not members of such union or organization shall be denied the right to work for the employer, or whereby such membership is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or whereby any such union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any enterprise, is hereby declared to be against public policy and an illegal combination or conspiracy.

Code 1950, § 40-69; 1970, c. 321.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 40.1-59

What does Code of Virginia § 40.1-59 cover?

Section 40.1-59 ("Agreements or combinations declared unlawful") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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