Workers for Opportunity Applauds Utah Gov. Spencer Cox for Signing Landmark Worker Freedom Legislation
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Workers for Opportunity, a national organization focused on advancing workplace freedom for employees across the country, applauds Utah Gov. Spencer Cox for signing landmark legislation HB 267 into law – a historic win for workers.
The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Jordan Teuscher and State Sen. Kirk Cullimore and championed by Utah Senate President Stuart Adams and Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, strengthens democratic principles and empowers individual workers to have more freedom over their own paychecks.
“We are grateful to State Rep. Jordan Teuscher for championing this key piece of legislation, the Utah Legislature for ensuring its passage and Gov. Cox for signing it into law,” said Tony Daunt, Senior Director of Workers for Opportunity. “With this pro-worker law, Utah is cementing itself as a leader in the nation for supporting worker freedom and a positive economic environment where both workers and job creators can thrive.”
What key Utah policymakers are saying:
“I commend my colleagues for passing this landmark legislation and Gov. Cox for signing it into law,” said State Rep. Jordan Teuscher. “With this bill, Utah remains a beacon for advancing workers’ rights and freedoms, solidifying its reputation as a state that prioritizes worker rights and individual autonomy.”
Utah State Rep. Jordan Teuscher
“With the passage of HB 267, Utah declares its unwavering commitment to worker freedom. This law is a testament to Utah’s dedication to fostering a pro-democracy environment where workers’ rights are upheld.”
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz
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Workers For Opportunity is a project of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. WFO’s goal is to advance the liberty of employees across the country and protect their First Amendment rights by ensuring they have a full and informed choice in union membership.
