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Utah labor leaders are making a final push to modify HB267, a bill that would prohibit collective bargaining for public employee unions. While the bill is awaiting Governor Spencer Cox’s decision, Senator David Hinkins has proposed an alternative that would require unions to undergo recertification votes every five years instead of an outright ban. Although union leaders still oppose restrictions, they view Hinkins’ version as a better option. Legislative leaders, however, seem reluctant to reconsider the bill. If Cox signs it into law, unions may attempt to overturn it through a 2026 voter referendum.