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No Layoffs in Parks: The New Local 199 Wins Again!

Local 199 has fought hard to keep Miami-Dade park attendants on the job, and yesterday we confirmed that no one in parks will be getting a pink slip. In fact, many employees will actually get a step increase!

No Layoffs in Parks: The New Local 199 Wins Again!

Local 199 Ratifies Historic Contract Agreement with the County

Today Local 199 voted overwhelmingly to ratify our contract with the County.

“The choice was clear,” said Emilio Gomez of the Property Appraisal Department. “We fought hard to win the best contract our union has ever negotiated.”

Local 199 Ratifies Historic Contract Agreement with the County

A Historic Win for AFSCME Local 199

On August 28th, negotiations with the County concluded.

A Historic Win for AFSCME Local 199

Local 199 Wins Back Floating Holiday, Premium and Flex Pay - Furloughs Eliminated

At the second session of negotiations with the County today, Miami-Dade Administration negotiators announced that if Local 199 agrees to the County’s new group health care proposal, the County will end mandatory furlough days, restore the Floating Holiday, Pre

Local 199 Wins Back Floating Holiday, Premium and Flex Pay - Furloughs Eliminated

Local 199 Enters Second Round of Negotiations

Today the Local 199 Contract Committee permanent delegation of seven began the second round of contract negotiations with the County.

Local 199 Enters Second Round of Negotiations