CODE OF VIRGINIA EMPLOYERS NOT TO REQUIRE ABSTENTION FROM MEMBERSHIP OR OFFICEHOLDING IN UNION (§ 40.1-61) No person shall be required by an employer to abstain or refrain from membership in, or holding office in, any labor union or labor organization as a condition of employment or continuation of employment. HISTORY: Code 1950, § 40-71; 1970, c. 321; 2002, c. 422.