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, effective January 1, 2028, subject to voter approval. It outlines several restrictions, including barring school districts from deducting labor organization dues from employee paychecks, providing access to internal communication systems for labor organization activities, and using public resources for labor-related activities during working hours. Additionally, it prohibits school district employees from distributing communications on behalf of labor organizations that consume public resources.

Furthermore, the resolution establishes that school district employees have the right to negotiate their own employment terms without the involvement of labor organizations, and it explicitly prohibits teachers from striking or engaging in organized work stoppages against their school districts. Violations of this prohibition would result in the forfeiture of civil service and reemployment rights. The resolution also defines key terms such as "labor organization," "public monies," and "public resources," and mandates that the Secretary of State submit the proposition to voters at the next general election.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-363