Local unions and collective bargaining ballot measures

Voters have decided on local unions and collective bargaining ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding labor unions and collective bargaining at the local level. The topic is grouped within the local labor and healthcare policy area.

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See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

The following is a list of local ballot measures related to this topic that are certified or potential for this year and future elections:

2026

1. Ontario, California, Measure V, Hospitality Labor Regulations and Minimum Wage Initiative (March 2026) - On the ballot

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2026

1. Ontario, California, Measure V, Hospitality Labor Regulations and Minimum Wage Initiative (March 2026) - On the ballot

2025

1. Burien, Washington, Initiative Measure 1, Minimum Wage and Labor Policies Initiative (February 2025)
2. Olympia, Washington, Proposition 1, $20 Minimum Wage and Work Regulations Initiative (November 2025)

2024

1. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2U, Establishment of Collective Bargaining for Non-Supervisory City Employees Measure (November 2024)
2. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2V, Allow Binding Arbitration in Firefighters' Collective Bargaining Measure (November 2024)
3. Glendale, Arizona, Proposition 499, Minimum Wage Increase for Hotel and Event Center Workers Initiative (November 2024)
4. Glendale, California, Measure A, Charter Amendment (March 2024)
5. Irving, Texas, Proposition A, Allow Collective Bargaining for Fire Fighters Measure (November 2024)
6. Pasadena, California, Measure S, Limits on Contract, Settlement, and Claim Approvals Charter Amendment (March 2024)
7. Pasadena, California, Measure T, Contract Selection Charter Amendment (March 2024)
8. San Francisco, California, Proposition H, Firefighter Retirement Benefits Amendment (November 2024)
9. San Francisco, California, Proposition I, Nurses and 911 Operators Retirement Benefits Amendment (November 2024)

2022

1. Duarte, California, Measure J, Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2022)
2. Inglewood City, California, Measure HC, Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2022)
3. Mesa, Arizona, Proposition 476, Allow Collective Bargaining for Police and Firefighters Measure (November 2022)

2021

1. Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Binding Arbitration for Firefighters Association Initiative (May 2021)
2. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Repeal Police Collective Bargaining Initiative (May 2021)

2020

1. Chula Vista, California, Measure E, Project Labor Agreements Measure (March 2020)
2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 1, Department of Labor Amendment (June 2020)
3. Santa Cruz, California, Measure W, City Construction Charter Amendment (March 2020)

2019

1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Issue 1, Collective Bargaining for Fire Department Initiative (April 2019)
2. Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Measure B, Minimum Wage Increase and Working Condition Regulations for Hospitality Employees (November 2019)

2018

1. Long Beach, California, Measure WW, Emergency Contact Devices for Hotel Employees (November 2018)

2016

1. San Jose, California, Additional Hours for Part-Time Workers, Measure E (November 2016)

Arizona

1. Glendale, Arizona, Proposition 499, Minimum Wage Increase for Hotel and Event Center Workers Initiative (November 2024)
2. Mesa, Arizona, Proposition 476, Allow Collective Bargaining for Police and Firefighters Measure (November 2022)

California

1. Chula Vista, California, Measure E, Project Labor Agreements Measure (March 2020)
2. Duarte, California, Measure J, Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2022)
3. Glendale, California, Measure A, Charter Amendment (March 2024)
4. Inglewood City, California, Measure HC, Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2022)
5. Long Beach, California, Measure WW, Emergency Contact Devices for Hotel Employees (November 2018)
6. Ontario, California, Measure V, Hospitality Labor Regulations and Minimum Wage Initiative (March 2026) - On the ballot
7. Pasadena, California, Measure S, Limits on Contract, Settlement, and Claim Approvals Charter Amendment (March 2024)
8. Pasadena, California, Measure T, Contract Selection Charter Amendment (March 2024)
9. Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Measure B, Minimum Wage Increase and Working Condition Regulations for Hospitality Employees (November 2019)
10. San Francisco, California, Proposition H, Firefighter Retirement Benefits Amendment (November 2024)
11. San Francisco, California, Proposition I, Nurses and 911 Operators Retirement Benefits Amendment (November 2024)
12. San Jose, California, Additional Hours for Part-Time Workers, Measure E (November 2016)
13. Santa Cruz, California, Measure W, City Construction Charter Amendment (March 2020)

Colorado

1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Issue 1, Collective Bargaining for Fire Department Initiative (April 2019)
2. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2U, Establishment of Collective Bargaining for Non-Supervisory City Employees Measure (November 2024)
3. Denver, Colorado, Referred Question 2V, Allow Binding Arbitration in Firefighters' Collective Bargaining Measure (November 2024)

Pennsylvania

1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 1, Department of Labor Amendment (June 2020)

Texas

1. Austin, Texas, Proposition A, Binding Arbitration for Firefighters Association Initiative (May 2021)
2. Irving, Texas, Proposition A, Allow Collective Bargaining for Fire Fighters Measure (November 2024)
3. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Repeal Police Collective Bargaining Initiative (May 2021)

Washington

1. Burien, Washington, Initiative Measure 1, Minimum Wage and Labor Policies Initiative (February 2025)
2. Olympia, Washington, Proposition 1, $20 Minimum Wage and Work Regulations Initiative (November 2025)

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