Inhumane: My Experience at a For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center

by Yennifer Mateo, Volusia-Flagler AFL-CIOMay 3, 2016May 11, 2016

I went on a trip with a local faith based advocacy group to visit immigrants being held at Corrections Corporation of America’s (CCA) Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA. What I witnessed was truly inhumane.

Community • Health Care • Labor

Consulate Caregivers Strike for $15

by William Armshaw, Field Representative at Broward AFL-CIOApril 25, 2016May 3, 2016

In the video above, sisters and brothers from 1199 SEIU Florida take a stand in protest on the hot streets of South Florida. Caregivers at Consulate work long, hard hours doing the essential job of caring for our parents and grandparents as they grow old.

Community

Community Changemakers: “Fighting for a better quality of life.”

by Michelle Guerin, South West Florida Chapter AFL-CIOApril 19, 2016April 25, 2016

In our latest Community Changemakers, Michelle Guerin, Field Representative for the Southwest Chapter of the South Florida AFL-CIO, sits down with former Ironworker, Larry Aguilar, to talk about labor, apprenticeships, immigration reform and local community work that’s helping provide new opportunities for disenfranchised youth in the Ft. Myers area.

Community • Labor

Of Mice and Management: How Disney’s food service workers are left without a voice on the job.

by William Lawson, Field Representative at Central Florida AFL-CIOApril 4, 2016April 19, 2016

That’s a lot of magic. But, beneath that shiny veneer of profit and family fun, the situation isn’t as magical as The Mouse would have you believe.

Community • Legislative

To find conservation leaders, go to the polls in November

by Aliki Moncrief, Executive Director of Florida Conservation VotersFebruary 16, 2016February 18, 2016

The Senate’s current budget proposal provides only $22.3 million (one tenth of a penny) for buying conservation lands compared to the $300 million historically allocated to Florida Forever. Voters intended for Water and Land Conservation Amendment to at least restore Florida Forever funding closer to historic levels.

Community • Labor

Building Bridges Breaks Walls

by Ted Parsons, Field Representative at Palm Beach - Treasure Coast AFL-CIOSeptember 14, 2015October 8, 2015

We need to build these alliances, work together where we can, and agree to disagree when necessary or we will just keep beating our heads up against the wall, instead of pushing the wall down.

Community • Labor

Playing Privatization Russian Roulette

by Janice CoakleyAugust 3, 2015August 14, 2015

Dwindling budgets and skyrocketing costs have municipalities across Florida looking to save a buck by privatizing city-run services, including solid waste and recycling.

Business • Community • Labor

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.

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.

Community

After Charleston, Illuminating the Path Forward

by Salandra BentonJune 26, 2015August 14, 2015

As a mother, woman of color, person of faith and union member, the horrific tragedy that occurred in Charleston last week has been incredibly painful to comprehend.