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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at New College of Florida

Today the hardworking men and women represented by AFSCME at New College of Florida voted 100% unanimously in favor of recertifying their union with a nearly 75% turnout.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at University of Central Florida

Over the past few weeks, the hardworking blue-collar employees of the University of Central Florida represented by AFSCME Local 3345 voted by mail for the recertification of their union.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for Duval County School Board

Over the past few weeks, the hardworking public service unit of Duval County Public School employees represented by AFSCME voted by mail for the recertification of their union.

First AFSCME Florida Local Achieves Push for 60 Goal!

Every day, AFSCME members across the state are holding events, talking to coworkers and stepping up to make sure we save our contracts. That is what our Push for 60 campaign is all about – making sure SB 256 doesn’t take away our right to bargain for better pay, safe working conditions, health benefits for our families and so much more. It is hard work, but AFSCME members have always thrived when the stakes are highest.

AFSCME: Supreme Court student loan ruling shows ‘contempt’ for working people

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Biden administration’s landmark plan to forgive up to $20,000 for millions of student loan borrowers.

In a statement, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said, “Today’s decision is yet another example of this court’s contempt for working families.”

The Problem of Understaffing: State Neglecting Residents’ Needs

After interviewing several AFSCME state bargaining unit members, Tampa Bay Times reporter Emily Mahoney

Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit

Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit

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Watch: Sticking With Our Union

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It's more important than ever to join the union and stand for fairness in the face of attacks on workers' rights in Florida.

Visit www.afscmefl.org/join to learn more.

Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’


AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised President Joe Biden in the wake of a debt ceiling deal that averts a default by the U.S. government on its debt while protecting the interests and priorities of working families and retirees.

Biden signed the deal into law on Saturday.

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing

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Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis

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