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This bill comprehensively redefines and clarifies terms related to labor organizations in the public sector, primarily by providing detailed definitions for key terms such as "labor organization," "public employee," "public employer," and "union activity." The bill establishes that a labor organization is an independent entity existing to address employment-related issues like wages, grievances, and working conditions, and includes labor unions, employee councils, and worker committees. It specifically excludes certain organizations governed by federal labor laws or those performing internal employer functions. The bill also defines terms like "union dues" and "union organizing," and clarifies what constitutes union activity, distinguishing between general advocacy for members' interests and specific employment dispute representation. Additionally, the bill makes a minor amendment to existing labor law to specify the right to collective bargaining for private employees, and includes technical provisions about its effective date, contingent on the passage of another related bill (H.B. 267). The legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines and definitions for labor organizations operating in the public sector in Utah, ensuring more precise understanding of labor-related terms and activities.

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