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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME Florida Statement on New Organizing Victory in Osceola County

The AFSCME Florida family grew yesterday after a unit of the medical staff with the Osceola County Corrections Department vote unanimously, seven to zero, in favor of securing their union voice and

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Town of Surfside

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Town of Surfside

Today the hardworking men and women represented by AFSCME in the Town of Surfside voted 89% in favor of re-certifying their union. AFSCME Local 929, representing the public service workers for the town will continue to ensure these dedicated workers have a protected voice in the services they deliver.

AFSCME Florida Administrator James Spears, Jr. released the following statement: 

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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AFSCME Florida Statement on the Passing of John Passidomo

“John Passidomo was an accomplished attorney, a civic leader and guiding light to Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and their entire family. The AFSCME Florida family is united in keeping the Passidomo family in our hearts and prayers as they go through this most difficult time. And it is a true testament to the family’s unwavering commitment to serving those around them that he gave the gift of life through organ donation, allowing others to continue to travel the path God intended for them.”

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.

Off-duty Florida paramedics win Never Quit awards for rescuing tornado victims

The damage left behind by several powerful tornadoes that ripped through northwestern Florida back in January are a reminder that, in the hands of Mother Nature, the structures we build to protect ourselves are as frail as children’s toys.

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the White House’s announcement Thursday that the Biden administration will forgive student loans for an additional 78,000 borrowers — including many AFSCME members — under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

AFSCME congratulates Judge Nicole Berner on winning Senate confirmation

AFSCME President Lee Saunders congratulated Nicole Berner, a longtime labor lawyer and general counsel of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), on being confirmed to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in City of Opa-locka

Today the hardworking men and women represented by AFSCME in the City of Opa-locka voted almost 98% in favor of recertifying their union. AFSCME Local 2068, representing the public service workers for the city will continue to ensure these dedicated workers have a protected voice in the services they deliver. 

AFSCME Florida Administrator James Spears, Jr. released the following statement: