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Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Hallandale Beach

Today, the hardworking men and women in Hallandale Beach voted to recertify their voice on the job following a mail-ballot election. They voted 97% in favor of retaining their seat at the table to speak up for the needs of the citizens they serve. 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Hallandale Beach

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Miami-Dade County Public Schools Recertification

Yesterday, members of AFSCME Local 1184, representing non-instructional staff for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, continued rebuilding their union by voting 93% in favor of recertification. 

AFSCME Florida Administrator James Spears, Jr. released the following statement: 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Miami-Dade County Public Schools Recertification

AFSCME Local 199 Statement on Miami-Dade County Employees Recertification Victory

Today, members of AFSCME Local 199 wrapped up two days of voting conducted by Florida’s Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC). The County’s General Employees voted overwhelmingly to retain their union through AFSCME with 99% in favor of recertification. 

AFSCME Local 199 Statement on Miami-Dade County Employees Recertification Victory