During the period of the Commonwealth's operation of any utility, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Governor shall observe the utility's previously established salaries, wages, conditions of employment, practices as to merit or length of service increases and as to promotions; it being the intent of this chapter that any disputes as to such matters shall be settled by collective bargaining between the parties to such disputes.
1952, c. 696.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 56 - Public Service Companies
Chapter 17 - State Operation of Public Utilities
§ 56-509. Uninterrupted functioning and operation of essential public utilities
§ 56-510. Duty of Governor when there is threat of curtailment, interruption, etc., of operation
§ 56-511. Power of Governor to possess and operate utility
§ 56-512. Employment of utility employees by Commonwealth; information to be furnished
§ 56-513. Replacement of utility employees unwilling to work for Commonwealth
§ 56-515. Entry upon property of utility after proclamation of intention to take possession
§ 56-516. When possession of utility to be delivered; procedure upon refusal of possession
§ 56-517. Interference with or obstruction of Governor, state representative or agent
§ 56-518. Expense of operation, etc.; payment of revenues, etc., into state treasury
§ 56-520. Collection and disposition of revenues accruing from utility
§ 56-521. Restoring possession to utility
§ 56-522. Compensation to utility
§ 56-525. Injunction against violation of chapter
§ 56-526. Duty of Commonwealth's attorneys and Attorney General; employment of special counsel
§ 56-527. Chapter not applicable to certain carriers
§ 56-528. Governor's powers as commander in chief not impaired