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Aug. 17, 2017

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A message from Local 199 Administrator Andy Madtes

For over 20 years, I've stood shoulder-to-shoulder with South Florida's working families as we work to improve our future. I have a track record of helping build stronger locals with an involved membership and political clout. Now, I have the honor of serving members of AFSCME Local 199.

A message from Local 199 Administrator Andy Madtes

Aug. 17, 2017

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Ratification Vote Leads to 100 New Members

On March 27th, approximately 1,700 Miami-Dade workers voted on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agreement with AFSCME Local 199. According to state law, there must be a vote on the agreement in which all workers are invited to participate.

Ratification Vote Leads to 100 New Members

Aug. 16, 2017

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North Florida Locals Hold AFSCME Strong BBQ

AFSCME members from across north Florida overwhelmed the picnic area at the City of Jacksonville’s Fretwell Park on the west side of the city last weekend.

North Florida Locals Hold AFSCME Strong BBQ

Aug. 09, 2017

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Never Giving Up Nets FL Member $40K in Back Pay

For years, Sheryll Brown made sure the students and staff at the University of North Florida had an efficient postal services unit. But when the university won the effort to outsource her department she made sure her contract was enforced, which led to a multi-year effort and tens of thousands of dollars in back pay.

Never Giving Up Nets FL Member $40K in Back Pay

Jul. 24, 2017

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Never Underestimate a Well-Run Ratification Campaign

When AFSCME wins a good contract, the first thing members and non-members usually look for is the pay raise the union was able to negotiate. But what if pay is not something the union can bargain over? Will non-members still have a reason to fill out a membership card?

Never Underestimate a Well-Run Ratification Campaign