The Arizona Senate gave early approval to a measure that would make it illegal for teachers to conduct union activities on school campuses. It would also ban unions from deducting dues from teacher paychecks.
Republican supporters say they want to block public funding from going to union dues. But opponents say the resolution impedes on teacher’s rights to petition and unionize.
Democratic Sen. Lauren Kuby spoke against the measure on the Senate floor Monday.
"It does nothing about strengthening schools, which should be our main goal. But it just harms educator recruitment and retention, creating fear and instability in the workforce, in an already strained workforce," Kuby said.
The measure awaits a final vote in the Senate. If it passes both chambers, it will go to the ballot in November.
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