Educators and supporters gathered at the Utah Capitol, expressing cautious optimism after lawmakers delayed a vote on HB267. The bill, which sought to ban collective bargaining for public unions, faced strong opposition. The bill's second substitution was released, prompting hopes that the pressure from public workers had been heard.
<p>SALT LAKE CITY — The energy and cautious optimism radiating from a crowd of educators and supporters packed onto the south steps of the state Capitol Friday was palpable.
</p><p>&quot;The second substitution for HB267 was made public just this morning and while we are still reviewing the details, one thing is clear: The pressure worked.
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