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Gov. Cox signs controversial public union bill, along with 12 others

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H.B. 267 would prohibit public employers from bargaining with unions on behalf of their employees.

The bill passed in a controversial vote in Utah ’s Senate , passing only 16-13 .

The Utah Educators Association said they are looking into pursuing a ballot referendum to overturn the law.

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68

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