Randi Weingarten AFT President | American Federation of Teachers
The Utah State Legislature has repealed HB 267, a law that had prohibited public employee unions from engaging in collective bargaining. The decision marks a significant change for public sector workers in the state.
Following the repeal, AFT Utah President Brad Asay and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten released a joint statement: “Tonight’s repeal is a historic step in the right direction to return respect and dignity to the workers of Utah. Over 5,000 union activists worked hard to collect more than 300,000 signatures to return a voice at work for teachers and other public employees. Because of that effort, we now have a Legislature that has reversed itself and a pathway for collective bargaining in the future.
“AFT Utah and the AFT are celebrating tonight and are committed to charging forward until every worker has the voice they deserve.”
The AFT represents educators and other public sector employees nationwide. The organization stated it will continue its efforts toward expanding workplace rights for all workers.
Randi Weingarten serves as president of the AFT, with Fedrick C. Ingram as secretary-treasurer and Evelyn DeJesus as executive vice president.
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