The Protect Utah Workers coalition has launched a signature gathering effort for a referendum to repeal HB267, a controversial law banning public sector collective bargaining. The coalition, made up of 19 public labor unions, believes the law takes away the rights of public workers to negotiate fair wages and benefits. Signature gatherers have been collecting signatures across the state in parks, grocery stores, and through door-to-door efforts. They aim to gather more than the required 140,748 signatures by the April 16 deadline.
Opponents of HB267 see it as an attack on public employees and believe it diminishes the voice of workers. Collective bargaining, the primary focus of the opposition, allows for negotiations between employers and unions to establish employment contracts. However, supporters of HB267 argue that some unions have too much influence and are more worried about protecting themselves than employees.
HB267 also includes provisions for professional liability insurance for teachers, transparency requirements for unions, and restrictions on using public resources for union activities. Supporters believe the law restores the voices of teachers and parents in education, while opponents argue it limits the ability of workers to negotiate for better working conditions.
Both sides are actively engaging in campaigns to educate the public on the issue. Utah Parents United, in support of HB267, has launched initiatives to inform parents about the legislation and its benefits. The Protect Utah Workers coalition is working diligently to gather signatures for the referendum and give public workers a direct say on the law. Ultimately, the fate of HB267 will be determined by Utah voters based on the outcome of the referendum.
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