A Proposal For a Livable Wage For Alachua County Workers

by The Alachua County Labor CoalitionJune 9, 2015August 14, 2015

Throughout the nation a movement has been fomenting around the need for a living wage. Thousands of workers have gone on strike, politicians have stumped, and large companies such as McDonalds and Walmart have given token raises; but little has been done in Florida to make a living wage a reality.

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.

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”.

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 • 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.

Business • Community • Labor • Legislative

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.

Community • Taxes and Economy

Merger Promises to Free the Power of Broadband for Floridians

by Steve WisniewskiJanuary 15, 2015August 14, 2015

This week, as President Obama outlines his plan to unleash the power of broadband service to all Americans and reap the economic rewards, the significance of the AT&T/DirecTV merger to help fulfill that goal becomes clear.