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Working Conditions
The U.S. Census reports on measures of poverty long and short term while workers are utilizing their voices and power to strike in a crucial economic time. https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2023/demo/p60-280.pdf Political inequality is being tested in redistricting...
How to represent yourself in federal civil courts as a Prose.
The Scoop: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
UPS reached a tentative contract deal with the 340,000-person strong Teamsters union yesterday, averting a strike.
Episode 17: Pro Se Experience in Federal Courts by Andrea Debose
In the federal court system, over three hundred thousand Pro Se represent themselves.
A look into the Pro Se world was defending self in Federal Courts and winning. Today the interview will be with Ms. Andrea...
Florida legislature tries to bust the teachers' unions.
Uber and Lyft drivers protest for better pay at Tampa Airport
Uber and Lyft Drivers across Florida came together today to launch the Florida Chapter of the Independent Drivers Guild. According to a press release from the guild, there were simultaneous rallies and work stoppages at 3...
Anti-Fascist woman’s march mural
Camilla Carrero reporting: Woman’s History month is wrapping up with a celebration last night at the Cuban Club, where local historians discussed the significance around the unveiling of a new mural and historic marker...
Tampa airport workers could see a living wage and benefits under a new bill introduced in Congress
New legislation introduced in US Congress could help to ensure a living wage and benefits for hundreds of thousands of airport workers across the United States. That includes some of the the lowest-paid workers at...
“All workers deserve dignity”: Florida labor recognizes Workers’ Memorial Day
Florida labor unions and workers share reflections on Workers' Memorial Day, which falls on April 28th each year.
42% of Florida’s employees make less than $15 an hour
42% of Florida’s employees make less than $15 an hour. The minimum wage in Florida is $10 an hour which workers say is not a living wage.
Florida airport workers join national day of action to demand fair wages, union rights
Tampa and Orlando airport workers rallied at the Orlando International Airport on Wednesday for a living wage, benefits, and union rights.
Hillsborough transit workers call on HART to ‘have a heart’ and negotiate a fair contract
Local workers with the Hillsborough Regional Transit (HART) are calling on their employer to “have a heart” and provide them with a fair contract. After rejecting management’s “best and final offer” last month, workers plan...
