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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for Orange County Department of Corrections Medical Staff

Today, the dedicated staff that provides healthcare services to the inmate population at the Orange County jail voted overwhelmingly to recertify their AFSCME union voice. Florida’s Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) held two different mail-ballot votes. 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for Orange County Department of Corrections Medical Staff

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for City of Naples

Following two days of voting, the dedicated public service workers for the City of Naples voted more than 99% to recertify their independent and strong union voice through AFSCME Local 2017. 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for City of Naples

AFSCME Members Continued Winning Across Florida in 2025

As we reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to what awaits with the turn of the calendar, I want to share with you some of the big accomplishments our AFSCME family had in 2025.

AFSCME Members Continued Winning Across Florida in 2025

Affordability crisis spurs demand for fair raise from South Florida health care workers

The affordability crisis is hitting Florida’s most populous county — Miami-Dade —hard.

Affordability crisis spurs demand for fair raise from South Florida health care workers

AFSCME Florida Statement on Martin County Public Schools Recertification

Today, members of AFSCME Local 597 voted overwhelmingly for their union through AFSCME with 94% in favor of recertification. 

AFSCME Florida Administrator James Spears, Jr. released the following statement: 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Martin County Public Schools Recertification