Government for the People – Not Teachers Unions

Idaho taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund union politicking or activism.

HB 601 restores neutrality and accountability.

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There’s a line between teaching and campaigning.

Across Idaho, taxpayer-funded school systems are being used to support far-left teachers unions, giving them more control over classrooms and more clout in politics.

That includes:

  • Government payroll systems collecting union dues from teachers' paychecks
  • Public dollars paying for time spent on union activism
  • Taxpayer resources supporting organizations engaged in political advocacy

HB 601 draws a clear boundary:

Government should not fund teachers union operations.

Where your tax dollars are going

Public reporting shows that our tax dollars are quietly subsidizing teachers union activity:

  • Idaho school districts collect over $1 million per year in union dues through taxpayer-funded payroll systems
  • A portion of that money flows to national organizations engaged in political activity
  • In the 2024 general election, 93% of Idaho teachers union political spending benefited Democrats
  • Dozens of districts pay teachers to perform union work during the school day - not classroom instruction
This isn't speculation. It's documented.

This isn’t about teachers.

HB 601 protects teachers – and taxpayers.

HB 601:

  • Does not ban teachers unions
  • Does not limit teachers’ right to organize
  • Does not reduce classroom funding

It simply says:

  • Teachers unions should collect their own dues
  • Union work should be paid for by unions – not taxpayers
  • Political activity should not be subsidized by public schools
That’s neutrality. Not punishment.

Idaho voters agree

Polling shows that a majority of Idaho voters support:

  • Ending taxpayer funding of teachers unions
  • Ending government collection of union dues
  • Limiting taxpayer-funded union release time
This isn’t extreme. It’s common sense.

Drawn the line.

Idaho families and taxpayers deserve schools focused on students – not politics.

HB 601 keeps government for the people.

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