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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

Tallahassee Democrat: DeSantis' $115B budget comes with pay raise for Florida workers

DeSantis wants more than $700 million to provide 5% across the board pay increases for nearly 97,000 state workers. Hard to fill critical positions, like the Department of Children and Family Services Child Protective Services unit would see a 10% hike.  

Reggie Brady is a Senior Child Protector Investigator in Jacksonville. He said CPIs in his unit are working more than three times the recommended workload ( up to 40 families), and his office is losing investigators to private sector companies like Amazon.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

Union family, it’s a great honor to spend this special day with you, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we reflect on his sacrifice and recommit to his work.

Union Plus Scholarship Deadline Jan. 31

One-time cash awards ranging from $500 to $4,000 for study beginning in the Fall of 2023 are available for union members, their spouses and dependent children accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school. In addition to demonstrated academic ability, applicants submit essays describing their career goals, detailing their relationship with the labor movement, and explaining why they are deserving of a union scholarship.

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Top 10 AFSCME Florida Stories of 2022

While it is challenging to settle on just 10 news items to characterize 365 days of member activism, collective action, union organizing, legislative advocacy and political involvement, we hope a quick look back at these stories will help give us perspective, strength and wisdom to build power in 2023. 

March 12: Big pay hikes for state workers in state budget, but what about university and college employees?

Eyvolle Pamphile Sworn In To Executive Board

A Training and Education Specialist at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, Eyvolle Pamphile was sworn onto the AFSCME Florida Executive Board on Saturday, December 11 in Orlando. She is also the President of Local 3025 in St. Augustine.

The oath was administered by Region 1 Director Torrence Johnson preceding the board's last meeting of 2022. Board members discussed organizing strategies and training, legislative advocacy for the 2023 session and communications vehicles for members.

Sheron Mickens: State Workers Have Rights

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AFSCME members in the Miami area honored in Hometown Heroes Parade

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MIAMI – Public service workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic often get words of thanks from their employers and little else. Not so in Miami-Dade County, Florida’s most populous jurisdiction.