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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

AFSCME Florida Statement on Manatee County Public Schools Recertification

Today, members of AFSCME Local 1584 voted overwhelmingly for their union through AFSCME with 83% in favor of recertification. 

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

AFSCME Florida Statement on Manatee County Public Schools Recertification

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service

The hardworking public service workers who keep the City of Venice on Florida’s Gulf Coast a vibrant beach destination have too often had their work go unnoticed and underappreciated.

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service