Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed union-busting continues as the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) mails out ballots to Miami-Dade County Public School union members to determine the union’s future. Ballots were mailed out on Aug. 13 to United Teachers of Dade (UTD) members, and significant controversy and strategic maneuvering
The county must now hold an election to ensure their continued certification
SB 256 imposes restrictions on public-sector unions
During the annual International Art Week, South Florida activists led peaceful protests Dec. 8 and 9 in support of a free Palestine
The meeting was supposed to be the final vote on a county-wide heat standard for outdoor workers
The heat standard includes a heat exposure safety program for workers
Students recently pushed back against the policies at a Miami-Dade County school board meeting
As the school year kicks off, parents feel the effect of far-right policies put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education
Florida teachers weigh in on the tight restrictions imposed by the governor as the new school year begins
A new Florida anti-union law poses an existential threat to 27,000 Florida teachers
Miami commissioners recently voted to take the first step in setting a historic precedent for workers across the country
After backlash, Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo said they would hold off on the plan for at least six months
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