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Small businesses: Making the case for livable wages

by Ann Vanek-DasovichNovember 10, 2015December 9, 2015
In fact, new research finds that the benefits most sought by workers actually profit businesses, leading many small businesses to embrace the very policies that big businesses, and their cache of lobbyists, disparage.
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Community • Labor

Passing the Torch in the Fight for Retirees

by Ann Vanek-DasovichJuly 2, 2015August 14, 2015
Whether it’s the sunny beaches, the diverse culture, or the world-class food and entertainment, it’s pretty obvious why Florida remains at the top of the list of states to spend your retiree years.
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Business

Didn’t Get Paid? Here’s what we can do about it.

by Ann Vanek-DasovichMay 14, 2015August 31, 2015
Jennifer didn’t start off working for free but that’s how it ended up. She worked as a server for an unscrupulous restaurant owner who said he would pay her one thing and ended up paying her almost nothing.
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Community • Legislative

The Ban on PLAs: A Bad Soap Opera

by Ann Vanek-DasovichMarch 13, 2015July 10, 2015
It reads like a bad soap opera. A local municipality is seduced by an out-of-town construction firm for a big public works project because they are the “low bidder”.
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Health Care

Health Care Insurance Deadline Approaches – Do You Have Health Care?

by Ann Vanek-DasovichFebruary 5, 2015August 14, 2015
Do you feel overwhelmed when shopping for health insurance? Confused by the lingo? How do you make sure you’re selecting the right plan for you and your family, knowing you may be stuck with your choice for a year?
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7 Top Takeaways for Florida Families from the State of the Union

by Ann Vanek-DasovichJanuary 21, 2015August 14, 2015
Missed the President’s State of the Union address? No problem, the Fight Blog has you covered. Here are the top 7 proposals President Obama spoke about affecting Florida’s working families.
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Who Does Rick Really Work For?

Rick Makes Us Sick

by Ann Vanek-DasovichOctober 8, 2014
“Politicians, from the Orange County commission to Gov. Rick Scott, have done everything in their power on behalf of special interests to prevent Floridians from enacting Earned Sick Time.
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Who Does Rick Really Work For?

2% Rick Scott and 100% Unconstitutional

by Ann Vanek-DasovichSeptember 24, 2014
It will probably come as no surprise that Governor Rick Scott says one thing but means another. After all, he’s a Tallahassee politician.
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