House District 77 (Richmond)
- If elected, will you vote yes on legislation granting all public sector workers, including graduate student workers, in Virginia collective bargaining rights?
Yes.
- How will you work to ensure that every public employee has full and fair collective bargaining rights?
Advocate and support legislation in the General Assembly (GA).
- UCW-VA believes all education, including early childhood education (birth-5), is a right and a public good. UCW-VA believes that childcare and early education centers should be publicly funded and run and offer high-quality care and education and good jobs for employees, including living wages, healthcare, and a retirement plan. Will you champion free, universal access to high-quality, public education for all Virginians?
Yes.
- How will you work to ensure access to free, high-quality early childhood education in publicly-funded, publicly-run centers and fair compensation for early education workers?
Advocate and support legislation in the GA.
- What is your position on setting a minimum wage for public employees in Virginia, and if you support it, what wage level would you propose?
Yes.
- How will you support fair wages, benefits, and retirement security for public employees in Virginia?
Advocate and support legislation in the GA.
- What are your thoughts on the appointment process for governing boards of public institutions of higher education in Virginia, such as Boards of Visitors? Do you believe any changes are necessary?
Advocate and support legislation in the GA.
- Can you provide examples of your past advocacy or actions in support of working people and labor rights?
n/a.