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Florida’s largest teachers union files lawsuit after union-busting bill signed into law

Florida's largest union for teachers said that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis' signing a bill Tuesday.
Labor unions

DeSantis signs law placing restrictions on Florida unions (SB 256); teachers union says it will sue

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions, including preventing dues from being deducted from paychecks.
Labor unions

Florida Legislature passes restrictions on unions – the bill now heads to Ron DeSantis

The Florida House gave final approval to a controversial plan that would place additional restrictions on public-employee unions.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Union restrictions head to full Florida House

A controversial proposal that would place new restrictions on public-employee unions is ready to go to the full Florida House.
Labor unions

Florida bill targets many public sector unions like teachers’ unions

HB 1445 has passed the Florida Senate and is moving through the state House. Critics say it cracks down on Florida’s public sector unions.
Labor unions

Florida Senate passes union restrictions

The Florida Senate passed a bill that would place new restrictions on public-employee unions.
Florida House of Representatives

Florida Senators back public union changes

A Florida Senate committee approved a bill that would make a series of changes targeting public-employee unions. Labor groups oppose it.
Florida House of Representatives

Minor League Baseball players in Florida could take a hit to their minimum wage

Minor league baseball players would be exempt from Florida’s voter-approved minimum wage law under a state Senate proposal.
CIW farmworkers vs Publix

Business owner sentenced in ‘forced labor’ case involving migrant farmworkers

A Florida federal judge has sentenced the owner of a farm-labor company to nearly 10 years in prison on racketeering and forced labor charges
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Pinellas County educational support staff could see higher wages under new deal with the district

Educational support staff could see a 4.25% pay raise under a new deal reached between their union and Pinellas County Schools.
Fight for 15 minimum wage

Florida has a problem with minimum wage violations and it could get worse

Florida’s minimum wage is set to increase to $11/hour. But wage theft is rampant because the minimum wage law isn't always be enforced.
St. Pete cityscape

Working people in St. Petersburg struggle to afford living in the city in which they work

The Sunshine City is becoming unaffordable for working-class residents, including essential workers in the public sector.

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