Union

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.

Many said reforms are needed, but are wary of some of the Trump administration's proposals.

County clerks are using “a very, very manual process” to ensure the signatures submitted by pro-labor union groups are valid.

Despite opposition to House Bill 267, which bars collective bargaining for public sector workers, Cox says the Legislature has no plans to revisit the bill.

Protestors assembled in downtown Logan to denounce corporate greed and government inaction on issues including climate change, immigration, and workers’ rights.

In other news, the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium's clouded leopard has died. And, the first woman appointed as United States Attorney for the District of Utah has left her role.

In the face of a controversial bill, first responders and public employees warn that limiting collective bargaining could jeopardize safety and weaken essential services.

In other news, several Utah businesses closed on Monday as a show of support for immigrants amid mass deportation efforts by President Trump.

In other news, Utah lawmakers are looking to put Utah on standard time year-round — at least for now. And, a reporter who helped the Salt Lake Tribune win its first Pulitzer Prize has died at 102.

Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Carmen Nesbitt join host UPR’s Tom Williams to talk about the latest news, including a few massive changes Utah could see from the 2025 legislative session.