Labor leaders in Utah are racing against the clock to gather enough signatures for a referendum to repeal HB267, a law that restricts unions’ abilities to negotiate. April 15 marks the deadline for submitting signatures, with organizers planning to turn them in the following day for verification. In a final push, groups like the Utah Education Association and AFL-CIO are working together to collect signatures in critical areas. The referendum movement has received significant financial support, with nearly $2.6 million raised for the cause. On the other side, opponents like Americans For Prosperity are urging voters to “Decline to Sign,” arguing that the law protects taxpayers’ interests. Despite these efforts, labor groups remain confident in their momentum and believe they have gathered enough signatures to qualify for the referendum. If successful, the repeal measure would need approval from 140,748 voters statewide and meet the 8% threshold in 15 Senate districts. Organizers are working diligently to ensure all signatures are valid and meet the requirements before the deadline. Labor leaders remain hopeful that the support from grassroots movements will overcome opposition efforts and result in a successful repeal of the anti-union law.
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