North America's largest aerospace union has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to represent workers at a Pratt & Whitney engine repair shop in West Virginia, as organizers try to make inroads across southern U.S. states and elsewhere where aerospace companies are growing production.
Utah's lieutenant governor confirmed that a referendum challenging HB267—a law banning collective bargaining for public sector employees—has met the necessary requirements to appear on the ballot. The successful petition reflects significant opposition to the legislation, and the referendum is expected to be voted on during the 2026 general election.
California lawmakers challenge Garmon preemption in the absence of an NLRB quorum and Utah organizers successfully secure a ballot referendum to overturn HB 267.
On Saturday, Utah’s Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson sent out a press release officially declaring that the referendum against HB267 has fulfilled the requirements necessary to get on the ballot in Utah.
Allegiant Air is facing criticism from its pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118, after the company sold its unsuccessful Sunseeker Resort while contract negotiations with 1,400 union pilots remain unresolved.