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The National Guard will continue to work at Florida prisons

Ron DeSantis issued an initial executive order in September 2022 to activate National Guard members because of staffing shortages at prisons.
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Florida school unions get a win in a fight over a dues deduction law

The 2023 Florida law prevents the deduction of union dues from government employees’ paychecks.
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Election Day conversation with Hillsborough’s Supervisor of Elections

Election Day 2024 in Florida. Hillsborough SoE Craig Latimer plus Orlando Weekly staff reporter McKenna Schueler.
Port Tampa Bay strike of longshoremen

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard will go to ports where longshoremen are on strike

DeSantis also issued an executive order with additional steps to respond to “any disruptions” caused by the strike.
Port Tampa Bay strike of longshoremen

Port strike could lead to shortages as Tampa recovers from Hurricane Helene

Listen: A nationwide strike of dock workers is impacting Port Tampa Bay, one of 4 in the state. Port officials say it all comes at a vulnerable time after Hurricane Helene. About three dozen workers...
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Florida Ports, including Port Tampa Bay, feel the effects of a strike

Four busy Florida ports will see direct impacts from an International Longshoremen’s Association strike for higher wages that began Tuesday.
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In a legal fight over a Florida union law, a judge sides with the feds

The Florida law has controversial restrictions on public employee unions, like preventing dues being deducted from paychecks
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The FAMU faculty union seeks an injunction of Florida labor law

A Florida A&M University faculty union wants to prevent the state from requiring an election to determine if it can still represent faculty.
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Unions challenge Florida’s membership threshold

Unions have challenged the constitutionality of changes that force Florida public employee unions to seek recertification.
Labor unions

Public employee unions and Florida will square off in court in October

Education unions are challenging restrictions that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature placed on public employee unions.

The power of protest: How music amplifies economic and labor rights

For over a century, music has been a potent force in the fight for economic justice and labor rights. Protest songs, in particular, have played a crucial role in raising awareness, fostering solidarity, and inspiring...
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Professors at UF, USF & New College challenge tenure changes in Florida law

Three professors are challenging the constitutionality of a 2023 Florida law that revised tenure in Florida’s university system.
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