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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at University of Central Florida

Today the hardworking men and women represented of AFSCME Local 3345 voted 62% in favor of recertifying their union. The students and instructional staff at the University of Central Florida will continue to benefit from these workers having a voice in the services they provide.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at University of Central Florida

Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

AFSCME members will continue to be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program after a federal judge blocked the administration’s effort to unfairly disqualify certain government and nonprofit employers from the popular program.  

Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Our Strength in Recertification Elections is Profiled in Florida Politics Article

Recently, Jesse Scheckner with Florida Politics wrote an article breaking down the threats public sector unions like AFSCME face with SB1296 now in effect. Now, before the ballots for a recertification election can even be counted, at least 50% of the entire bargaining unit must have voted.

Our Strength in Recertification Elections is Profiled in Florida Politics Article

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at New College of Florida

Today the hardworking men and women represented by AFSCME at New College of Florida voted 91% in favor of recertifying their union.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at New College of Florida

AFSCME Local 199 Statement on Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Recertification Victory

Yesterday, employees of the Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court wrapped up a recertification election by voting 96% in favor of retaining their union voice through AFSCME Local 199. 

AFSCME Local 199 President Se'Adoreia Brown released the following statement: 

AFSCME Local 199 Statement on Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Recertification Victory