The resolution H.C.R. 2040 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that would prohibit school districts from using public funds and resources to support labor organizations. If approved by voters, the amendment would take effect on January 1, 2028, and would prevent school districts from deducting union dues from employee paychecks, providing access to internal communication systems for labor organization activities, or using public resources for labor-related activities during working hours. Additionally, it would bar school district employees from distributing communications on behalf of labor organizations that consume public resources.

The resolution also specifies that school district employees retain the right to negotiate their own employment terms, but it prohibits the state or any political subdivision from entering into agreements with labor organizations regarding employment conditions. Furthermore, it establishes that teachers who engage in strikes or organized work stoppages would forfeit their employment rights and benefits. The Secretary of State is tasked with submitting this proposition to voters at the next general election, and the amendment would supersede any existing agreements that conflict with its provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-363