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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at City of Miami Gardens

Today, the members of one of the newest AFSCME locals, Miami Gardens, voted 90% in favor of recertifying their union.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win at City of Oakland Park

Today, after weeks of mail-in voting, the members and workers represented by AFSCME Local 2526 voted overwhelmingly to recertify their union.

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 supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting. Their jobs have become even more stressful since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many of these workers to put their and their families’ well-being at risk while serving their communities.

But when these everyday heroes face mental health issues as a result of the high-stress environment and duties that expose them to trauma, they are often expected to deal with such challenges on their own.

It’s time to change that.

Lets Bring 'Souls to the Polls'

Over the next two Sundays, Miami-Dade members, our households and faith communities are being encouraged to vote early and make sure the voices of working families are loud and clear in the General Election. 

Come out for food, fun and family-friendly activities each of the next two Sundays:

Sunday, October 30: 

Town Hall About Controlling Medicine Costs

Inflation Reduction Act town hall

From left: AFSCME Local 1184 President Phyllis Talley, Alaysia Hackett (Department of Labor), Secretary Marty Walsh, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson in Miami Tuesday, Oct. 18

New Union; New Contract in Surfside

Enough was enough, said Willie Perez, of Surfside, Florida, Parking Enforcement

2022 Election Center: Vote Tuesday, Nov. 8

Florida map

North Florida Endorsements (AFSCME Region 1)

Central Florida Endorsements (AFSCME Region 2)

AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

The last two years have been full of challenges.

But under the leadership of the Biden administration and this Congress, we are turning a corner. There have been unprecedented investments in public services and public service jobs. Millions will see the price of life-saving prescription drugs come down. Millions more will receive relief from unfair student debt. And the wealthy are finally starting to pay their fair share.

To be sure, there is more work to be done. But if we continue this progress, we will have many more reasons to be optimistic about the future.

Emergency Food and Water Distribution Locations

As of 9AM EST, Sunday, October 2, the following Points of Distribution are open and distributing food, water and ice to impacted residents. For ongoing updates and comprehensive information, please see https://www.floridadisaster.org/info/

Sarasota County

Resources for Members Impacted By Hurricane Ian

AFSCME Florida is committed to providing all the available information, tools and resources members need to survive, stay safe and recover from Hurricane Ian.