New Report: Growth pushes Florida Retirement System above $163 billion in assets
In an article for Florida Politics, Michael Moline details the latest report on the health of the state's retirement system after a meeting of the Florida Investment Advisory Council."Assets have grown by 10.5 percent since the start of the fiscal year, reaching a balan...
A Decade Later: Four Ways Working People Are Still Paying for the 2008 Financial Crisis
It was 10 years ago this month that the 2008 financial crisis kicked into high gear. When storied Wall Street bank Lehman Brothers shut down, bankers walking out of the building carrying cardboard boxes of their possessions made the perfect image for TV cameras.
Dania Beach Members Hold Management Accountable for Promised Raise
When the City of Dania Beach approved the redevelopment of prime real estate along I-95 and within a stone’s throw of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades Cruise Port, it was clear this would be a multi-year project.
Hurricane Michael Aftermath
Hurricane Michael was the most powerful storm to hit the Florida panhandle in over 100 years leaving catastrophic damage in it's path. Emergency teams are now assessing the destruction and providing assistance to those in impacted areas. Governor Scott is urging evacuee...
Brett Kavanaugh: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women’s and Workers’ Rights
Like others around the world, I mourned the death last week of Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul set a new standard for enduring classic songs with both artistic and political impact, like her mega-hit “Respect,” which became an anthem for both the civil rights and wom...
Miami-Dade School Employees Finish 2017 With Big Contract Win
During the mad dash that can be found during the last week of classes before the winter holiday break, AFSCME Local 1184 members had their own end-of-year sprint.The members, who work for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, turned a tentative agreement on wages and be...
Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich
At a time when our country needs real investments in infrastructure, education and public services, congressional leaders are doubling down on tax cuts for the rich.
AFSCME Florida Endorses Yes Vote to Better Fund Manatee County’s Education
AFSCME Florida proudly represents the men and women who make Manatee County Public School happen every day. The bus drivers who make sure our children get to school and home safely every day, the custodians who ensure they have a safe and health place to learn, the food...
AFSCME Florida Strongly Supports Bipartisan Education Reforms Found With SB1152/HB1432 Introduction
AFSCME Florida proudly represents the men and women who make many of the largest school districts in the state happen every day. They are involved in a wide range of essential support service activities such as student transportation, vehicle maintenance and repair, cus...
Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions
This summer, I joined thousands of union members at a rally in Philadelphia to speak out against the Trump administration’s family separation policy. I was there to represent our union’s vision and values. We reject an immigration policy based on fear and cruelty. We em...
State Workers Will Help to Stop Rick Scott From Taking His Record of Failure to the US Senate
Tallahassee – Today, state employees across Florida are reacting to the news that Governor Rick Scott has launched his much-expected campaign for U.S. Senate with fear and disgust. Not once as governor did Scott take the lead in investing in Florida’s services and those...
South Florida AFL-CIO Women of Labor Event Honors Three AFSCME Leaders
The Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami recently was packed with the women who really make the vibrant South Florida community run as the hotel was the site of the South Florida AFL-CIO’s Women of Labor reception.Nine women were honored for their work to better the lives of...
Retirees Elect New Leadership
Retiree leaders from across the country attended the AFSCME Retirees Council meeting that was held on Sunday and Monday, ushering in exciting new changes while fortifying members’ commitment to fighting for their union. A new class of officers was elected, and outgoing...
JEA union leaders explain opposition to sale
This originally appeared in the Florida Times-UnionQuestion: Would a private utility better serve the city of Jacksonville and the JEA ratepayers of Northeast Florida better than JEA?Answer: It is the official position of the JEA union leadership that a privatization of...
AFSCME Florida In The News: State worker unions look forward to future, say Governor Rick Scott has been a 'bad boss'
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2018/05/18/waiting-rick-scotts-exit/622850002/