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FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Week of 4/8
FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Week of 4/8
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Good evening and welcome to this edition of the Florida AFL-CIO E-Messenger, your roundup of Labor news across the Sunshine State and the nation. Let’s dive in. |
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As traditional papers have moved more and more online, most publications charge for their content, as they should. As print copies fade away, digital “paywalls” are the future of journalism. We link to articles requiring paid subscriptions or payment per article in the E-Messenger. This is because these stories are important and the more knowledge our members and supporters have, the stronger our movement. We encourage everyone to pay for these subscriptions and/or the articles to help keep an independent press alive and flourishing. It is central to our democracy. We also should point out that most newsrooms are full of our sister and brother union members, and this is what funds their jobs. |
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Space Coast Progressive Alliance hosts Discussion about the 2022 Florida Legislative Session with Dr. Rich Templin and Representative Anna Eskamani |
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Yesterday, April 7th, the Space Coast Progressive Alliance hosted a live stream discussion about the 2022 Florida Legislative Session and how it will affect Florida's working families. The event featured Director of Politics and Public Policy for the Florida AFL-CIO Dr. Rich Templin, Florida Representative Anna Eskamani, and local candidates and community leaders. You can watch it here. |
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South Florida AFL-CIO to Rally Against Union Busting at Miami Springs Starbucks |
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This coming Monday, April 11th, the South Florida AFL-CIO, along with community members and allies, will hold a rally in support of unionizing Starbucks employees in Miami Springs. Workers at the Starbucks filed for an election on March 14th, and NLRB ballots will be mailed to workers on April 13th. In the meantime, management at the location has required anti-union meetings for the employees. |
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Coalition of Immokalee Workers Marches in Palm Beach to Demand Fair Treatment for Farm Workers |
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Members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and community allies took a stand for farmworkers in Palm Beach last Saturday, demanding that Wendy's join the Fair Food Program. The Fair Food Program protects the human rights of farmworkers, unfortunately, Wendy's has not joined it. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers has a great roundup of pictures, videos, and news pieces about the action, which featured over 800 people taking a stand. You can find out more here. |
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Tell FIFA: Respect Workers' Rights |
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The 2026 World Cup will be held in North America, with some cities in Florida being considered to be hosts. While the prospect of one of the most legendary sporting events in history being held in the Sunshine State is exciting, FIFA has a less than stellar record on workers' rights for the people who make the event possible. |
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Amazon Union Win Part of a New Wave of Labor Activism |
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Amazon Labor Union organizers celebrate after last week's historic win. Photo Credit: Washington Post |
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Last week, Amazon workers in New York made history, forming the first union at the corporate giant. The Washington Post has an excellent deep dive into how they won, an interview with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, a look at other labor actions across the country, and what this win means for America's working people. You can read it here.
TIME magazine has another great look at the organizing efforts going on across the country, and a guide for unionizing your workplace featuring an interview with Christian Sweeney, lead organizer for the AFL-CIO. You can read it here. |
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed |
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Yesterday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was officially confirmed to the Supreme Court. The AFL-CIO and labor unions across the nation supported her history-making confirmation, you can read their statements here. |
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TWU LOCAL 291 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - 03-29-2022
TWU LOCAL 291 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - 03-29-2022
2022 End of Session Brief
2022 End of Session Brief
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session has officially come to a close. The legislature could not pass the budget in a timely manner, so the 2022 Legislative Session was extended until today, March 14th. The legislature adjourned Sine Die this afternoon at 1:03 P.M.
Below, you will find our official Sine Die report, including information on the key bills that faced Florida's working families this year, and whether or not they passed. You can also download the brief here.
Union members made their voices heard and stood up for our rights throughout the session as members of the Working Families Lobby Corps and by taking action in other ways, like the hundreds of phone calls made to legislators against bills that would have infringed on our rights.
Thank you for joining us in the fight for a brighter future for working people in the Sunshine State.
In Solidarity,
Mike Williams
President, Florida AFL-CIO
Revised COVID-19 Mobile Testing for DTPW Ees - Week of February 21, 2022
Revised COVID-19 Mobile Testing for DTPW Ees - Week of February 21, 2022
FYI, NOMI Health has revised their schedule in providing mobile COVID -19 testing at DTPW facilities as noted below (no appointment required). The mobile testing is voluntary and available to only DTPW employees. For those DTPW employees that work in the OTV Building, testing is available in the Lobby of the OTV Building and at the Stephen P. Clark Building. Currently, only the COVID-19 testing is available, additional information regarding NOMI Health providing COVID-19 vaccinations is forthcoming.
NOTE: Mandatory weekly testing is still required for non-bargaining employees that are NOT vaccinated
COVID Testing at DTPW Facilities is being provided for DTPW employees only and is NOT open to family members or the public
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Mask Up!
HB1197 Important
HB1197 Important
Legislative Alert: URGENT Make The Call For Workers' Rights
Legislative Alert: URGENT Make The Call For Workers' Rights
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: URGENT Yesterday, the Florida House passed HB 1197, legislation that infringes on public sector workers' right to join or stay in a union. The bill will now be heard in the Florida Senate Rules Committee this Tuesday. This is an all-hands-on-deck situation for Florida's Labor Movement. Call your senator today and tell them to vote NO on HB 1997! Take a stand and click here to make the call for workers' rights.
Make The Call To Protect Workers' Rights
Make The Call To Protect Workers' Rights
House Bill 1197 is yet another attack on essential workers' rights to join or remain in their union. This bill would make the unionization process needlessly difficult, place anti-union messaging on membership forms, and prevent workers from having their union dues automatically deducted from their paychecks.
Public sector workers have gone above and beyond to serve our communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill is a slap in the face and ignores all of their hard work.
Call your representative and tell them to vote NO on HB 1197.
Biden DOT Embraces TWU's Worker-Centered Approach to Technology
Biden DOT Embraces TWU's Worker-Centered Approach to Technology
2022 M.J. Quill Scholarship
2022 M.J. Quill Scholarship
Applications Are Now Being Accepted
Jeffery Mitchell with Congresswoman Wilson at Brownsville Metrorail station last Friday...
... with the check for 18 billion dollars for Transportation and Infrastructure.
I was personally invited
With Congresswoman Wilson at Brownsville Metrorail station last Friday...
...with the check for 18 billion dollars for Transportation and Infrastructure.
I was personally invited
A moment in Black History
February is dedicated as Black History Month honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history including civil rights movement and their cultural and political achievements.
A moment in Black History
February is dedicated as Black History Month honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history including civil rights movement and their cultural and political achievements.
H.R. 3076 Passes the US House
H.R. 3076 Passes the US House
This week, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3076, legislation that will significantly reform our Postal Service for the better. HR 3076 would end the requirement for the USPS to pre-fund retirees’ healthcare, mandate six days of delivery, and implement other long-overdue changes that will benefit our Postal Service. Thank you to all of our members who called their representatives to tell them to vote yes on this legislation. While the bill is still waiting to be passed in the U.S. Senate, this is a step in the right direction for the working people who keep our Postal Service running and all Americans. When we stand together, we win.
Feel free to call and encourage your members to call our senators in support of the bill. Senator Rubio’s D.C. office number is (202) 224-3041, and Senator Scott’s D.C. office number is (202) 224-5274.
In Solidarity,
Mike Williams
President, Florida AFL-CIO
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ELDT-Applicability Factsheet 2022
ELDT-Applicability Factsheet 2022
ELDT Regulations 2022
ELDT Regulations 2022
Signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Miami Dade County and Transport Workers Union Local 291. October 1, 2020- September 30, 2023
Signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Miami Dade County and Transport Workers Union Local 291. October 1, 2020- September 30, 2023
Anti-Voter Freedom Act (SB 524) and the Constitutional Amendment Limitation Bill (SJR 1412)
Anti-Voter Freedom Act (SB 524) and the Constitutional Amendment Limitation Bill (SJR 1412)
AFL-CIO and WeCount! Call to Action (SB732_HB887)
FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Week 3 of Session
FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Week 3 of Session
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Good afternoon and welcome to this edition of the Florida AFL-CIO E-Messenger, your roundup of Labor news across the Sunshine State and the nation. Let’s dive in. |
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Union Members Fight Back Against Attacks on Our Rights during Week Three of the Legislative Session |
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Working Families Lobby Corps members and FEA members rally at the Old Capitol this week. |
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Another week of session, another round of attacks on working Floridians' rights.
These weren't the only cases of the state government attempting to preempt local governments this week. Unfortunately, Senate Bills 280 and 620 passed the Florida Senate this week. These two bills are overreaching preemptions that dramatically decrease the say local governments have in their own communities and will open up local governance to needless red tape and litigation. FL Politics has more here. |
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UFF Members at the Capitol spoke out against secrecy this week in Tallahassee. |
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We've discussed Senate Bill 520 throughout this year's session and it passed its final committee this week and will now be heard in the Florida Senate. The bill would essentially prevent Floridians from having a say in the selection of university and college presidents. These are unelected positions in charge of billions of dollars, this bill could open the process up to rampant corruption. FL Politics has more on SB 520. |
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Once again, working Floridians' right to join a union is under attack. HB 1197 is yet another attempt to make the unionization process more difficult for Florida's public sector workers. It passed its first committee yesterday. We'll keep you up to date as the bill progresses. FL Politics has more here. |
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Take Action: Tell Your Legislators to Keep Their Hands Off of Workers' Wages |
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As mentioned earlier, HB 943 and SB 1124 are attacks on local government power and would lead to a pay cut for essential workers. Union members across the Sunshine State are calling their legislators and telling them to vote NO on these bills. Click here to call your senator and tell them to vote NO on SB 1124, after that click here to call your representative and tell them to vote NO on HB 934. |
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Working Families Lobby Corps: Stand Up for Florida's Working Families! |
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Week in and week out, members of the Working Families Lobby Corps fight for Florida's working people against attacks on our rights. As a member of the Working Families Lobby Corps, you'll build solidarity with your fellow union members, see how the legislative process works firsthand, and provide a valuable voice for working people in the Capitol. Sign up today! |
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The Laughs Continue in Week 2 of the Legislative Update Series: The Florida Legislature Show! |
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The Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Update series is back with another week of laughs and capers in this week's episode: The Florida Legislature Show! |
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AFSCME Local 3343 to Picket Next Tuesday at FAMU in Tallahassee |
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Members of AFSCME Local 3343 at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University will picket from 8:00 A.M. to Noon on Tuesday, February 1st. Community support is welcomed as AFSCME Local 3343 continues their contract struggle with the university. Signs will be provided. Please contact Andre Crumity if you would like to attend or have any questions at crumial29@hotmail.com |
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HB 943 and SB 1124, would wipe out local living wage ordinances across the state
HB 943 and SB 1124, would wipe out local living wage ordinances across the state
Click here to call your senator and tell them to vote NO on SB 1124: https://actn.et/KUcrxmi0 . After you've done that, click here to call your representative and tell them to vote NO on HB 943: https://actn.et/KUcrxmi1
Locals Should Decide What Is Best For Their Community
Locals Should Decide What Is Best For Their Community
FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Session Continues
FL AFL-CIO E-Messenger: Session Continues
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Good afternoon and welcome to this edition of the Florida AFL-CIO E-Messenger, your roundup of Labor news across the Sunshine State and the nation. Let’s dive in. |
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Florida's Legislative Session Rolls On |
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Members of the Working Families Lobby Corps in Tallahassee for week two of the Florida Legislative Session. |
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Week two of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session has officially come to a close. The attacks on working people continued with aplomb this week, but members of the Working Families Lobby Corps continued to stand up for Florida's working people throughout the week.
Florida's Citizen's Initiative process gives the citizens of the Sunshine State a voice in our democracy, including approving wins for working people, like the recent increase in the Florida minimum wage. Unfortunately, legislation in the Florida House that would dramatically curtail our right to amend our constitution moved forward this week. HB 1127 is an attack on Floridians' democratic rights, pure and simple. The Orlando Sentinel has more on the story.
Leadership in the Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis frequently tout Florida's freedoms, but multiple bills would make it harder for Floridians to have a say in our government, including the aforementioned HB 1127.
Florida has one of the most transparent state governments in the nation, but HB 703 would dramatically decrease our right to governance in the sunshine. The bill would move the selection of college and university presidents out of the public eye, increasing the risk of corruption in the process. The bill passed its first committee this week. Florida Politics has more on HB 703.
Legislation moving through the Florida Senate would greatly infringe on the rights of city and municipal governments. Senate Bill 620 would allow any business that disagrees with a local ordinance to sue, which puts the entire idea of local governance at risk. The bill passed its final committee this week and will be heard on the Senate Floor later this session. You can find out more at Florida Politics.
It's not all bad news for working people. A recent bill in the Florida Senate that would require American-made steel and iron be used on state and local projects passed its second committee this week. This would be a huge boost for American and union-made products. Florida Politics has more on the bill, SB 619. |
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Tune into Week 1 of the 2022 Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Update: Leave It To The Legislature! |
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The Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Update is back for this throwback edition of the Legislative Session. Tune into Week 1 of our update series for laughs, life lessons, and the same old attacks on working people we see every session. You can watch it here. |
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Working Families Lobby Corps: The Fight for Working People Continues! |
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Working Families Lobby Corps Members proudly represented Florida's working families during the second week of Legislative Session. |
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The Working Families Lobby Corps are the voice for working people in Florida's Capitol. Participants in the Working Families Lobby Corps attend and comment at committee meetings, represent their communities and working people while meeting with their elected officials, and take the lessons they learn in Tallahassee back home to continue the fight. There's still time to make your voice heard. Sign up today! |
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Space Coast AFL-CIO Field Representative Karen Houston Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy for Florida Today |
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Space Coast AFL-CIO Field Representative Karen Houston was interviewed along with other community leaders by Florida Today regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and fight for civil rights and economic justice. |
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Tallahassee Starbucks Becomes First in the Sunshine State to File for Union Election |
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Last year, Starbucks workers in Buffalo, NY made history as they became the first unionized locations at the giant coffee chain. That momentum has continued nationwide, including here in Florida. Last week, workers at a Starbucks in Tallahassee officially filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, kickstarting the organization process. |
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Good afternoon and welcome to this edition of the Florida AFL-CIO E-Messenger, your roundup of Labor news across the Sunshine State and the nation. Let’s dive in. |
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Florida's Legislative Session Rolls On |
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Members of the Working Families Lobby Corps in Tallahassee for week two of the Florida Legislative Session. |
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Week two of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session has officially come to a close. The attacks on working people continued with aplomb this week, but members of the Working Families Lobby Corps continued to stand up for Florida's working people throughout the week.
Florida's Citizen's Initiative process gives the citizens of the Sunshine State a voice in our democracy, including approving wins for working people, like the recent increase in the Florida minimum wage. Unfortunately, legislation in the Florida House that would dramatically curtail our right to amend our constitution moved forward this week. HB 1127 is an attack on Floridians' democratic rights, pure and simple. The Orlando Sentinel has more on the story.
Leadership in the Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis frequently tout Florida's freedoms, but multiple bills would make it harder for Floridians to have a say in our government, including the aforementioned HB 1127.
Florida has one of the most transparent state governments in the nation, but HB 703 would dramatically decrease our right to governance in the sunshine. The bill would move the selection of college and university presidents out of the public eye, increasing the risk of corruption in the process. The bill passed its first committee this week. Florida Politics has more on HB 703.
Legislation moving through the Florida Senate would greatly infringe on the rights of city and municipal governments. Senate Bill 620 would allow any business that disagrees with a local ordinance to sue, which puts the entire idea of local governance at risk. The bill passed its final committee this week and will be heard on the Senate Floor later this session. You can find out more at Florida Politics.
It's not all bad news for working people. A recent bill in the Florida Senate that would require American-made steel and iron be used on state and local projects passed its second committee this week. This would be a huge boost for American and union-made products. Florida Politics has more on the bill, SB 619. |
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Tune into Week 1 of the 2022 Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Update: Leave It To The Legislature! |
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The Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Update is back for this throwback edition of the Legislative Session. Tune into Week 1 of our update series for laughs, life lessons, and the same old attacks on working people we see every session. You can watch it here. |
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Working Families Lobby Corps: The Fight for Working People Continues! |
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Working Families Lobby Corps Members proudly represented Florida's working families during the second week of Legislative Session. |
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The Working Families Lobby Corps are the voice for working people in Florida's Capitol. Participants in the Working Families Lobby Corps attend and comment at committee meetings, represent their communities and working people while meeting with their elected officials, and take the lessons they learn in Tallahassee back home to continue the fight. There's still time to make your voice heard. Sign up today! |
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Florida News |
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Space Coast AFL-CIO Field Representative Karen Houston Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy for Florida Today |
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Photo Credit: Florida Today |
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Space Coast AFL-CIO Field Representative Karen Houston was interviewed along with other community leaders by Florida Today regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and fight for civil rights and economic justice. |
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Tallahassee Starbucks Becomes First in the Sunshine State to File for Union Election |
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Photo Credit: Tallahassee Democrat |
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Last year, Starbucks workers in Buffalo, NY made history as they became the first unionized locations at the giant coffee chain. That momentum has continued nationwide, including here in Florida. Last week, workers at a Starbucks in Tallahassee officially filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board, kickstarting the organization process. |
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MLK WEEKEND: TWU LOCAL 291 WORSHIP SERVICE AT 93rd STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
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Monday January 17, 2022
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Voting Rights Week of Action - Action Requested!
Voting Rights Week of Action - Action Requested!
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It shouldn’t be this hard to pass laws that help people. It should take a simple 50-vote majority, but an outdated procedure in the U.S. Senate called the filibuster is stopping us.
The choice is clear: Sideline the filibuster, not the hopes, aspirations and representation of America’s people.
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Recently your TWU Local engaged Piedmont Payment Services for the collection and payment of your Boston Mutual and/or Guardian Life insurance.
Piedmont is set to begin drafting your preferred bank account beginning in January of 2022.
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If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Piedmont, Union Benefit Planners or your Department Heads.
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TWU Local 291 Tentative Agreement Ratification Vote
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TWU Local 291 Volunteer Benefits
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Miami-Dade battles COVID ‘misinformation’ with vaccine push
Transit workers and school employees are being hit hard with virus
Miami-Dade battles COVID ‘misinformation’ with vaccine push
Transit workers and school employees are being hit hard with virus
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials say over 125 Miami-Dade transit employees are not working right now because they’re sick with COVID-19.
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says they are also seeing people who work for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system lose their lives because of the aggressive delta variant.
In light of that, a pop-up vaccination event was held Tuesday at Lillie C. Evans K-8 in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Local leaders say a big challenge is vaccine hesitancy among frontline workers.
“It’s a misinformation issue,” Carvalho said. “Particularly in specific communities who have historically been hesitant, reasonably so. ... Right now we need to put our differences aside and prioritize our workforce and students and move forward.”
Transit employee Michael Williams died over the weekend, and more than a dozen Miami-Dade school employees and bus workers died in the past few weeks.
The union believes none were vaccinated.
“Across all of our labor unions, we are seeing a high number of African Americans who are unvaccinated and are passing away,” said Sonia Diaz, a spokeswoman for the transportation workers’ labor union. “Just in the transportation workers’ labor union, we’ve seen six.”
The head of the nurses’ union at Jackson Memorial Hospital says vaccines are still highly effective and the spike in hospital stays is finally easing
But there are still cases rattling families.
Carvalho said that on Wednesday the school board will vote on possibly giving a $275 stipend to any employee who elects to get vaccinated or can prove they already have. A similar incentive is already in place in Broward County.
The pop-up vaccination site is open until 5 p.m. Tuesday but there are many other places to get COVID-19 vaccines in South Florida. Click here for more information.
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TWU Executive Committee
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Monique Robinson
Secretary Treasurer
Latonya Redmond
Recording Secretary
