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Mar. 14, 2022

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Member Activism Wins In Florida Legislative Session

On Monday March 14, the Florida Legislative Session signaled "Sine Die" and drew to a close.

Member Activism Wins In Florida Legislative Session

Mar. 12, 2022

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Big pay hikes for state workers in state budget, but what about university and college employees?

Issac Morgan of the Florida Phoenix writes that the Florida House and Senate finalized its state budget for 2022-23, including 5.38 percent pay increases for state workers and a minimum wage of $15 an hour for state employees and school support staffers in school districts across the state.

Big pay hikes for state workers in state budget, but what about university and college employees?

Mar. 11, 2022

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Friday Status Report: Keep the Advocacy Going

Where We Are: A delay in reaching a state budget deal has extended the Legislative session until Monday.

Friday Status Report: Keep the Advocacy Going

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Mar. 09, 2022

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Budget conference: Lawmakers reach agreement to boost state worker pay

Gary Rorher of Florida Politics writes that, "Florida state employees will see pay raises worth more than $638 million starting July 1, the start of the next fiscal year."

Budget conference: Lawmakers reach agreement to boost state worker pay

Mar. 08, 2022

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AFSCME Florida President Vicki Hall on State Pay Increase

AFSCME Florida President and AFSCME International Vice President Vicki Hall said, "We applaud the leadership of both the House and Senate for historic increases for the state workers who provide the vital, essential services our communities need. State work

AFSCME Florida President Vicki Hall on State Pay Increase