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Education Tuesday, September 26th 2023

The Scoop: Tues., September 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

FL congressional map trial A federal trial over the constitutionality of Florida’s congressional map gets underway this morning in Tallahassee. Civil rights groups and voters...

Criminal Justice Monday, September 25th 2023

Criminal Justice and Human Trafficking

The community will have two opportunities to have a public discussion on two very important subjects affecting humanity. First, Michelle Walker, Executive Director of Miracles...

Education Monday, September 25th 2023

The Scoop: Mon., September 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays Stadium cost Last week the Tampa Bay Rays announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion dollar stadium in St. Petersburg if the team...

Labor Monday, September 25th 2023

Judge refuses to block the dues deduction ban, dealing a blow to Florida teachers’ unions

A federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks.

Art teacher in a school classroom with students

Education Friday, September 22nd 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Educational support raises School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises. This comes after Wednesday night’s negotiation...

Education Thursday, September 21st 2023

Hillsborough education support professionals to receive pay increases

School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises.

Labor Monday, September 25th 2023

Judge refuses to block the dues deduction ban, dealing a blow to Florida teachers’ unions

A federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks.

Labor Monday, September 18th 2023

St. Pete Beach Republican Rep. Linda Cheney files a bill lifting limits on how long teens can work in Florida

The bill would delete part of Florida law saying 16- or 17-year-olds can’t work before 6:30 am or after 11 pm.

Labor Friday, August 18th 2023

Unmasking contradictions: The need for integrity and accountability in public interest organizations

A guide for activists, workers, and public interest organizations to avoid worker abuse and exploiting their own workforce.

Education Thursday, August 17th 2023

USF faculty sue Florida over its new ‘arbitration ban’

Laid-off University of South Florida faculty members & unions have challenged the constitutionality of a new state law giving university presidents the final say in employment disputes.

Labor Tuesday, August 15th 2023

Florida asks a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a new law restricting public employee unions

Florida has asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit by a government workers' union challenging a new law restricting public employee unions.

Economy Tuesday, August 15th 2023

New documentary Americonned will be screened in St. Pete

Interview with Sean Claffey is the director and producer of Americonned, a new documentary film about the middle class in America.

Labor Tuesday, August 08th 2023

Firefighters join PBA in its fight against a new law restricting Florida unions

A statewide firefighters union has joined a Police union to challenge a new Florida law placing restrictions on public-employee unions.

Labor Tuesday, July 25th 2023

Teamsters secure new deal for UPS drivers; strike avoided

UPS has reached a deal with the 340,000-person-strong Teamsters union, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt shipping services nationwide.

Labor Tuesday, July 18th 2023

Florida’s new union law faces another challenge

A union has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Florida law placing additional restrictions on public employee unions.

Labor Thursday, July 06th 2023

Florida’s police union drops its challenge to a new state rule change

The Florida Police Benevolent Association has dropped a challenge to a proposed rule about restrictions on public-employee unions.

Labor Tuesday, June 27th 2023

Judge refuses to block Florida’s new law that will change union dues deductions

A judge refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents government employees from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.

News and Public Affairs Saturday, June 24th 2023

Judge weighs challenge to new union restrictions in Florida

A federal judge heard arguments by teachers' unions to block key parts of a new Florida law that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions.

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