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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, June 26th, 2023

LISTEN HERE: ACLU warns about censorship in Florida schools According to the ACLU of Florida, several new state laws are “designed to suppress diversity of thoughts in Florida’s public schools, colleges and universities.” WMNF’s Josh...
Labor unions

Judge weighs challenge to new union restrictions in Florida

A federal judge heard arguments by teachers' unions to block key parts of a new Florida law that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions.
Labor unions

The Florida Police Benevolent Association challenges a proposed union rule

The Florida Police Benevolent Association challenges a proposed union rule on whether the new restrictions could apply to PBA members.
Labor unions

State fires back against a lawsuit fighting the new Florida law that restricts unions

Florida is fighting an attempt to block key parts of a new law that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions.

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

LISTEN HERE: Tumultuous Hernando County School Board meeting Removing a book from school libraries, classroom indoctrination, and the future of its superintendent were among the points of contention during a Hernando County School Board meeting....
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Teacher unions vs DeSantis Florida’s largest union for teachers said yesterday that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing a bill one day earlier. They say the law will make...

Florida’s largest teachers union files lawsuit after union-busting bill signed into law

Florida's largest union for teachers said that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis' signing a bill Tuesday.
Labor unions

DeSantis signs law placing restrictions on Florida unions (SB 256); teachers union says it will sue

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions, including preventing dues from being deducted from paychecks.
Labor unions

Florida Legislature passes restrictions on unions – the bill now heads to Ron DeSantis

The Florida House gave final approval to a controversial plan that would place additional restrictions on public-employee unions.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Union restrictions head to full Florida House

A controversial proposal that would place new restrictions on public-employee unions is ready to go to the full Florida House.
Labor unions

Florida bill targets many public sector unions like teachers’ unions

HB 1445 has passed the Florida Senate and is moving through the state House. Critics say it cracks down on Florida’s public sector unions.

Teachers March in St. Pete to call for union support

The Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association joined with the Pinellas educational support professionals to march from St. Petersburg City Hall to the former Tomlinson Adult Learning Center. The nearly 100 year old historic school will be...
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