Ogden, UTAH — A contentious bill aimed at restricting public labor unions’ ability to engage in collective bargaining passed the Utah House of Representatives on Monday, despite strong opposition from both Democrats and several Republicans. House Bill 267 (H.B. 267) would prohibit public employers, such as school districts and government agencies, from entering into collective bargaining agreements with their employees. The legislation also seeks to prevent public funds from supporting union activities and would bar union members from receiving state retirement benefits. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jordan Teuscher (R-South Jordan), argues that collective bargaining gives too much influence to…
