Relating to public sector unions

SB 555 prohibits West Virginia municipalities (cities, towns, and counties) from entering into contracts with public sector labor unions, trade unions, or labor organizations. The bill adds a new section (§8-12-2a) to the state code that explicitly nullifies any existing union contracts and bans future agreements between local governments and unions. This means municipalities cannot negotiate or agree to terms with unions representing public employees like police, firefighters, or other municipal workers. The bill directly affects public sector unions and the local governments that employ these workers.