Idaho's largest Teachers’ Union formally breaks ties with Gov. Little over ‘union-busting’ legislation

‘Angry and frustrated’: Teachers’ union issues vote of no confidence in governor

Gov. Brad Little has officially lost support of the teachers’ union after he signed a “union-busting” bill earlier this month.

Idaho teacher’s union issues vote of no confidence in Governor Little over House Bill 516

The Idaho Education Association issued a vote of no confidence in Governor Brad Little after he signed House Bill 516, which the union calls union-busting legislation that attacks educators' rights to organize. The union is also considering revoking his 2024…

'Angry and frustrated': Teachers' union issues vote of no confidence in Idaho governor

Idaho Gov. Brad Little takes questions from reporters after his State of the State Address on Jan. 12, 2026, at the State Capitol Building in Boise. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)This story was originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 21, 2026. Gov. Brad Little has officially lost support of the teachers’ union after he signed a “union-busting” bill earlier this month.  The Idaho Education Association (IEA) issued a vote o…

Idaho's largest Teachers’ Union formally breaks ties with Gov. Little over ‘union-busting’ legislation

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little is in hot water with Idaho educators over following his signing of the controversial and heavily altered House Bill 516. The legislation, which restricts public school districts from using taxpayer resources to support teachers' unions, has led the state’s largest teachers' union to formally break ties with the Governor. A Vote of No Confidence During the Idaho Education Association’s annual business me…

Idaho Education Association members issue vote of no confidence in Gov. Brad Little after House Bill 516 signing

The bill prevents public school districts from using taxpayer resources to support certain union activities. The IEA says it attacks teachers' right to organize.

'Angry and frustrated': Teachers' union issues vote of no confidence in governor

Gov. Brad Little has officially lost support of the teachers’ union after he signed a “union-busting” bill earlier this month.  The Idaho Education Association (IEA) issued a vote of no confidence in the Republican governor over the weekend. Members “overwhelmingly” supported the motion as part of IEA’s Delegate Assembly, the union’s annual business meeting, according to a news release.  The rebuke comes after Little signed House Bill 516, legis…