Utah Governor Signs Law Banning Collective Bargaining for Public Unions

The new law prohibits unions for teachers, firefighters, and police from negotiating on behalf of public employees, drawing criticism from labor groups and educators.

• Governor Spencer Cox signed HB267, a law banning public sector unions in Utah from engaging in collective bargaining, effective July 1, 2025.
• The legislation affects teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public employees, making Utah one of the most restrictive states for public sector unions.
• Union leaders and thousands of workers protested the bill, urging the governor to veto it, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
• Supporters of the bill argue it allows direct communication between employers and employees, while critics view it as an attack on unions and workers' rights.
• The Utah Education Association and other unions are exploring a ballot referendum to overturn the law, requiring over 140,000 signatures within 40 days.

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