RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Public Schools is denying allegations from union leaders that it is trying to silence its teachers.

The morning of Tuesday, Sept. 30, 8News received a joint press release from Richmond Public Schools (RPS) unions condemning what they described as a proposed "anti-union policy." By Tuesday evening, RPS issued a response to the unions' allegations.

Starting in 2021, RPS and these unions worked together to authorize collective bargaining within the school district. This move was historic, as RPS became the first school division in Virginia to do so -- something both union leaders and school officials described as a point of pride.

"We shared pride in being the first school district in Virginia to do so after pro-labor allies in the General Assembly fought t

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