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Labor
The Florida Senate revamps its teen worker bill
A controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds is ready to go to the full Senate after changes.
Critics say Florida House bill unfairly targets teachers unions
Listen: A bill adding more regulations to unions passed through a state House committee. The bill would make it more difficult for all workers, especially teachers, to join unions. The bill requires union members to...
Tampa flight attendants join countrywide protest for better wages
On Tuesday, flight attendants protested at airports across the country for better pay. WMNF's Chris Young reports from Tampa.
Desegregation launched a Political Revolution: Black History Month commemoration
Host Patró Mabíli sheds light on Community Speaks. The 1948 order desegregating the U.S. armed forces started a momentum of desegregation culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Also, hope for compensation justice for...
MidPoint: The Florida Budget & Legislative Priorities
Analysts from the Florida Policy Institute join us to talk about the 2024 State budget and the latest pending legislation on child labor, education, criminal justice, and immigration policies. Find out what the legislature...
The Florida House has approved easing work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds
A controversial measure that would loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds was approved Thursday by the Florida House.
Orlando Sentinel reporters plan a walk-out
Orlando Sentinel reporters are staging a walk-out this morning. The reporters are attempting to unionize the Sentinel newsroom.
Senate bill loosening teen work restriction advances
Listen: A bill advanced in a Senate committee Tuesday loosening restrictions on labor laws for 16 and 17-year-olds in Florida. WMNF’s Chris Young reports this bill is a less extreme version of a House bill...
Black Chamber and a Rap Pioneer
The Tampa Bay community welcomes a new Black Chamber and a seasoned Hip Hop Pioneer. Nicole Payne is President of the Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce and talks about Giving Tuesday on January 30...
The Florida House will take up a controversial proposal to loosen restrictions on how many hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work.
Bill that loosens rules on hours that Florida teens can work advances in the House
The House Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee voted 12-5 along party lines to back the proposal (HB 49).
The Justice Department alleged that the City of Tampa violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
