Portsmouth City Council approves collective bargaining framework

Portsmouth workers gain path to collective bargaining after unanimous council vote

Portsmouth City Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining ordinance, giving eligible city workers a framework to choose union representation and negotiate with the city over wages, benefits and working conditions.

Va. city clears way for firefighters, police and other workers to bargain contracts

Portsmouth adopted rules to fully implement collective bargaining nearly three years after first authorizing it, establishing bargaining units for firefighters, police and other city employees

Portsmouth City Council approves collective bargaining framework

Portsmouth's city council unanimously voted to establish a collective bargaining framework, aiming to tackle key issues raised by union leaders.