Because of the historic efforts of Utah citizens, the HB267 referendum will appear on the November 2026 ballot.

Avoiding a special election that would put a vote to repeal an anti-labor union law on the ballot this November, Governor Cox announced the vote won't be on the ballot until November 3, 2026.

There's been discussion and controversy over Utah's law banning public sector collective bargaining and the referendum to ...

A vote on whether to repeal a law banning public employee unions from negotiating contracts with their government employers ...

HB267 prevents public unions from collective bargaining, the process where unions meet with employers to negotiate a contract ...

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order on Monday that directs the referendum aimed at overturning HB267 to be placed ...

Gov. Cox issued an executive order directing the labor union referendum to be submitted to voters at the 2026 general ...

Utah’s Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson sent out a press release officially declaring that the referendum against HB267 has fulfilled the requirements necessary to get on the ballot in Utah.

The law was originally supposed to go into effect on July 1 but on May 6, Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued a temporary stay of HB267, meaning it will not go into effect when originally planned.

Signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox in February, HB267 prevents public unions from collective bargaining, the process where unions meet with employers to negotiate a contract or terms of employment.

And if you’re considering it, at least make sure you know exactly what HB267 does — and what it doesn’t do. I’ve been a public school teacher in Utah for 28 years, and I support HB267.