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AFSCME Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing Bill Stripping Workers of Their Rights and Freedoms on the Job

AFSCME Florida Council 79 President and International VP Vicki Hall released the following statement today following the signing of SB 256:

AFSCME Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing Bill Stripping Workers of Their Rights and Freedoms on the Job

Public Service Spotlight: Shawanna Henderson

Public Service Spotlight: Shawanna Henderson

State Salaries Should Rise, But Not At Expense of Freedom

 Adrian Andrews of WFSU interviewed AFSCME Florida's Nat Bender, who pointed out that "while most state workers will see their pay go up, the state is also placing more roadblocks on their ability to join a union.

State Salaries Should Rise, But Not At Expense of Freedom

A DC 37 member speaks out about staffing crisis in Head Start programs

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A DC 37 member speaks out about staffing crisis in Head Start programs

Bills of Interest as of May 1, 2023

Bills of Interest as of 5/1/23

SB256/HB1445 - Employee Organizations Representing Public Employees by Sen Ingoglia, by Rep Black

Bills of Interest as of May 1, 2023