May 12, 2011. A message from new UFF-FAU Chapter President Chris Robé I am writing to you as the incoming UFF-FAU union president. First of all, I want to thank…
May 9, 2011. A brief overview of what legislation passed or failed in this year’s session Florida AFL-CIO Working Families Lobby Corps Legislative Brief 135 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL…
May 9, 2011. Union gag, decertification bills and the other anti-union legislation bite the dust, “The 2011 Session marked a time of unity, recommitment and dedication as public employees stood…
May 3, 2011. “Most of the changes will not impact current FRS enrollees.” (Received May 2) Late Friday evening, April 29, 2011, the House and Senate Conference committee charged with…
May 2, 2011. Sneaky measure agreed to by legislators with “no explanation or discussion.” In yet another example of legislative leaders using their budget document to adopt legislation they can’t…
May 2, 2011. One third of state’s budget deficit paid for by cuts to education, High turnover rate and low compensation of college faculty leaves departments vulnerable and students poorly…
April 29, 2011. Tell Governor Scott and Senate President Haridopolos no more corporate tax breaks at the expense of Florida’s working families! After Monday, May 2 the budget process will…
April 28, 2011. Nine days left in legislative session, Union gag bill hits bump in road Day 51 of the 2011 Legislative Session (April 27, 2011) Less than 9 days…
April 18, 2011. Legislature run-a-muck in quest for ultimate power grab! Day 43 of the 2011 Legislative Session (April 15, 2011) We are dealing with a Legislature that has run-a-muck…
April 14, 2011. Voucher & Union Gag Prison Blues: ” … But the bills keep a-movin’, And that’s what tortures me.” Day 41 of the 2011 Legislative Session (April 13,…
