Overview

• 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.