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It Is Time To Show State Workers Some Respect

by Andy Madtes, AFSCME FloridaJanuary 21, 2016January 29, 2016
As you would expect, it takes a lot to keep our state moving forward. That task falls to the hardworking men and women who serve in state government. And leaders across the state, on both sides of the political aisle, are asking the question if we are investing enough in these dedicated employees.
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Labor • Legislative

Fracking in Florida Will Change our State Forever

by Amy Datz, Environmental Caucus of Florida, Professional Environmental Scientist for over 40 yearsDecember 16, 2015January 11, 2016
Hydraulic Fracturing or Fracking will be a hot button issue in the 2016 legislative session.
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Business • Labor

Is Your Boss a Wage Grinch?

by Aaron Carmella, West Central Florida Federation of LaborDecember 9, 2015January 11, 2016
Stealing from employees is just wrong but that doesn’t stop a boss who’s a Grinch. Not only do they make off with your hard-earned cash but they steal your hope of ever recovering it too.
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Business • Labor

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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Labor • Taxes and Economy

Unions: Reversing the Dyson Effect

by David R. Seamans, Vice President - AFSCME Local 1279October 8, 2015October 22, 2015
All of Florida benefits when families have the opportunity to move-up the economic ladder and attain the American Dream. That economic ladder is only as strong or as weak as the collective bargaining foundation it is built on.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 • 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?
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