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Florida School Custodians to Receive Shortchanged Pay, Arbitrator Rules

More than 1,000 past and present Duval County Public Schools custodians will receive an estimated $200,000 in back pay and benefits after leaders with AFSCME Local 2941 (AFSCME Florida Council 79) took legal action.

Florida School Custodians to Receive Shortchanged Pay, Arbitrator Rules

I love the feeling when I am able to help someone

I love the feeling when I am able to help someone

AFSCME Florida Statement on Anti-Worker SB 256

Tallahassee – AFSCME Florida Council 79 President and International Vice President Vicki Hall released the following statement today on the introduction of anti-worker legislation, SB256:  

AFSCME Florida Statement on Anti-Worker SB 256

As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME wholeheartedly supports the newly reintroduced Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which would make it easier for workers in the private sector to form strong unions. 

As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

Jacksonville Election Day, Tuesday, May 16

General Election Day. Poll close at 7 PM. Election Day May 16, is an important day for Jacksonville. Polls suggest a close election for Mayor and other important seats.

Jacksonville Election Day, Tuesday, May 16