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Code of Virginia · Unannotated

Va. Code § 40.1-72

Commissioner to notify Governor of disputes; mediation and conciliation.

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Upon receipt of notice of any labor dispute affecting operation of the utility, the Commissioner shall forthwith notify the Governor and inform him of the nature of the dispute. If the Governor deems it necessary the Commissioner, or his designated agent, shall offer to meet and confer with the parties in interest and undertake to mediate and conciliate their differences. If the Governor deems it advisable, it shall be the duty of the utility and its employees, or designated representatives, to meet and confer with the Commissioner or his agent, at a time and place designated by the Commissioner, for the purpose of mediating and conciliating their differences.

History

Code 1950, § 40-95.3; 1952, c. 697; 1966, c. 92; 1970, c. 321.

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