A anti-union bill with dire consequences for public employees is making its way through Utah’s legislature.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports:

“Union representatives from across Utah packed into the state Capitol on Thursday afternoon to protest HB267, a bill aimed at banning collective bargaining for public employees.

The designated overflow room was full, as was the overflow room’s overflow room, forcing firefighters, teachers and police officers alike to stand in a hallway as the House Business, Labor and Commerce Committee discussed the measure.

After more than a dozen split public comments, and the majority of attendees opposed, lawmakers in an 11-4 vote moved the bill forward to the House Floor for further consideration.

‘It’s bull—-,’ said Chris Lowe with the United Steel Workers Local 392. ‘It’s embarrassing, the disrespect that they have in that room. … [They voted] against public sector employees that are out there every day doing the job of the people, educating the kids, keeping our state safe.'”

For the rest of the story, visit The Salt Lake Tribune here.