Miami WorldCenter: A Rose is not always a Rose

by Carlos RamosJuly 22, 2015August 14, 2015

When the Miami-Dade County Commission voted unanimously to grant Miami WorldCenter’s application for a Community Development District (CDD) encompassing Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood, it didn't sound like a bad idea.

Business • Labor • Legislative • Taxes and Economy

Taxpayers Want Transparency, Not TPA

by Danielle ThomasJune 22, 2015August 14, 2015

If you had to sign a contract on something really important, say a contract of employment or purchasing an expensive service, you’d probably want to read it in detail before pen touched paper right?

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.

Business

What’s Zapping Workers Wallets and Small Business Profits?

by Walter ChicasApril 13, 2015July 10, 2015

I worked for an apartment complex here in Tampa for over a year, and I had been promoted to maintenance supervisor.

Business • Community • Labor

Wage Theft: Limiting My Customers Buying Power

by Megan BakerMarch 17, 2015July 10, 2015

As a small business owner I am committed to compensating my employees for any and all of the work they complete for me, but I can’t solve the issue of wage theft alone.

Business • Community • Labor

Responsible Wage Ordinance Passes Unanimously!

by Cynthia HernandezMarch 5, 2015August 14, 2015

On Thursday, February 26th, the City of Miami Commissioners unanimously voted to pass the “Responsible Wage Ordinance.” The Coalition for Responsible Wages, a diverse group of faith, labor, community-based organizations, immigrant rights groups and university researchers came together to fight for an ordinance that will raise the wages of Miami’s construction workers and their families.

Business • Community • Legislative

Save Small Businesses from the TPP: Stop Fast Track!

by Andrew LytleMarch 2, 2015August 14, 2015

The purpose of American trade policy should be to help American businesses thrive and create good jobs at home. It should not be a giant giveaway to big corporations that can make more money by sending jobs overseas and avoiding taxes while we are left to foot the bill.

Business • Community

Florida Business Owners Support Fair Hiring Legislation

by Stephen RouzerFebruary 25, 2015August 14, 2015

Main Street Alliance of Florida members travelled to Daytona Beach to join other community leaders in making a presentation to the Daytona City Commission on “ban the box” legislation.

Business • Labor • Legislative • Taxes and Economy

Here’s What’s Wrong with TPP

by James LingleyFebruary 17, 2015August 14, 2015

Congress will soon consider legislation to give the President “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). As the President of the Northwest Florida Federation of Labor, which represents thousands working families in Northwest Florida, this is cause for grave concern.

Business • Community • Legislative • Taxes and Economy

TP the TPP: Good, Bad and Ugly

by Fred FrostFebruary 10, 2015August 14, 2015

The Good The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is billed as a 21st century trade agreement that will expand economic opportunity for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.