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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Town of Surfside

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Town of Surfside

AFSCME Florida Statement on the Passing of John Passidomo

“John Passidomo was an accomplished attorney, a civic leader and guiding light to Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and their entire family.

I love the feeling when I am able to help someone

AFSCME Florida Statement on Anti-Worker SB 256

Tallahassee – AFSCME Florida Council 79 President and International Vice President Vicki Hall released the following statement today on the introduction of anti-worker legislation, SB256:  

As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME wholeheartedly supports the newly reintroduced Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which would make it easier for workers in the private sector to form strong unions. 

Jacksonville Election Day, Tuesday, May 16

General Election Day. Poll close at 7 PM. Election Day May 16, is an important day for Jacksonville. Polls suggest a close election for Mayor and other important seats.

 

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AFSCME Endorsements

The Jacksonville PEOPLE committee had a candidate screening and voted to endorse the following candidates:

Mayor: Donna Deegan

AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

Understaffing of state and local government jobs has hit crisis levels.

Solidarity and Passion Yields Agreement on Raises for State Workers

AFSCME Florida’s state workers reached a tentative agreement with state management for a five percent across-the-board wage increase, which would be implemented July 1, 2023, with additional raises for positions considered hard to staff. “Our members came to the bargaining table to eloquently and passionately talk about the challenges of providing for their families, while being in the field delivering critical healthcare, emergency support and public safety services to the residents of our state,” said AFSCME Florida President Vicki Hall.

You Said It: State Workers Reach Tentative Agreement On Raises

On Feb, 15, Molly Dureig, reports for Spectrum News, after listening in to the negotiating session: "Union members negotiating on behalf of Florida's state employees tentatively agreed Wednesday to a proposal from state management, which includes a 5% wage increase for all state workers, plus additional raises for “hard-to-hire” positions."

Several members of the negotiating committee are quoted. 

Legislative Visits 2023: Can You Attend?

  • Region 1 March 14th - March 15th
  • Region 3 March 28th - March 29th (Dade Days March 29th)
  • Region 2 April 11th - April 12th
  • All Regions April 25th - April 26th

If you think you would be able to attend, please complete this form and we will be in touch with specifics and to confirm. See details below and we will be in touch to confirm and finalize.