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Aug. 30, 2017

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Strong Contract Turns Into Strong Membership Growth

Spread across more than 600 acres on two major campuses as well as several branch campuses and research facilities throughout South Florida and the Florida Keys, it has always been a challenge for coworkers to connect at Florida International University.

Strong Contract Turns Into Strong Membership Growth

Aug. 25, 2017

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State Employees Ratify New Contract

Tallahassee – This week, state employees that are part of the AFSCME Florida bargaining unit voted 99.5% in favor of a new three-year master contract. Voting took place on Wednesday and Thursday across 25 ratification locations around the state.

State Employees Ratify New Contract

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