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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.

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.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Town of Surfside

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

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.

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

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

Florida Division of Emergency Management

FloridaDisaster.org

The Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. www.FloridaDisaster.org 

Faced with the management’s refusal to remedy unfair labor practices and address workers’ major priorities during contract negotiations, AFSCME Local 397 (District Council 47) – the Philadelphia Museum of Art Union (PMAU) – began a museum-wide strike Monday.