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H.B. 267: Public Sector Labor Union Amendments is a direct attack on Utah’s public educators, students, and the foundation of public education itself.
This dangerous legislation, pushed by Rep. Jordan Teuscher (R-South Jordan) and other anti-public education legislators, will silence public educators, eliminate bargaining rights, and weaken unions that advocate for student success and quality public schools.
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The Danger of H.B. 267
H.B. 267: Public Sector Labor Union Amendments is a bill that will drastically limit the ability of public sector unions, including teachers’ unions, to advocate for our members and students.
- Destroys Bargaining Rights: Public employers can no longer negotiate contracts with unions after 2025.
- Weakens Union Advocacy: By burdening unions with unnecessary red tape and cutting off school access, this bill makes it harder for unions to fight for students and educators.
- Harms Students: Without strong unions, students lose critical advocates for funding, school safety, and quality education.
Why Should You Care?
Teacher unions play a critical role in ensuring that educators can advocate for fair pay, benefits, and working conditions, which are essential for attracting and retaining quality educators. We also work tirelessly to improve classroom resources, reduce class sizes, and fight for equitable funding—all of which directly benefit Utah’s students.
Weakening teacher unions is a step in the wrong direction. Instead, we should focus on strengthening our public schools by supporting educators and ensuring students have the resources they need to succeed.
HB 267 would eliminate bargaining rights for public employees, restrict our ability to represent public educators and prohibit using school property for union activities. These measures would silence public educators, worsen the teacher shortage, and undermine public education by targeting the very organizations that stand up for public schools and students.
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The Facts Speak for Themselves
H.B. 267 Hurts Students
Strong unions ensure smaller class sizes, higher-quality teaching, improved school safety, and better learning environments. This bill weakens unions, jeopardizing the quality of public education.
THE FACTS: States with strong teacher unions achieve better student outcomes, including higher graduation rates and improved test scores.
Risk of Teacher Shortages
If passed, H.B. 267 will make it harder to attract and retain top educators by removing their ability to negotiate fair pay and benefits. Utah already faces a teacher shortage—this bill will make it worse.
THE FACTS: States with weaker union protections experience higher teacher attrition rates and have more difficulty filling vacancies, especially in rural and underserved communities.
Eliminates Public School Advocacy
Without bargaining rights, educators and public workers lose their voice to advocate for students and families, particularly in underfunded schools. This bill silences those who know what public schools need most.
THE FACTS: Collective bargaining agreements often secure critical provisions, such as special education funding and resources for underserved schools.
Union Transparency is a Smokescreen
The new financial reporting requirements in H.B. 267 are designed to overwhelm unions with red tape. These measures do not benefit public educators but instead weaken their ability to organize and improve public education.
THE FACTS: The real intent of H.B. 267 is to weaken unions rather than improve transparency.
Take Action Today
Your voice is crucial in this fight.
- Contact Your Legislators: Demand they vote NO on H.B. 267. Your voice will make a difference.
- Share Your Story: Tell lawmakers how strong unions have positively impacted you or your community. Your voice matters.
- Sign the Petition: Add your name to show your support for Utah educators and public schools.
- Spread the Word: Share this page with your friends, family, and colleagues. We are strongest when we fight together.
