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Oct. 31, 2017

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Rebuilding Florida Health Care Local

This summer, the members of AFSCME Local 1363 decided it was time to breathe new life into their union. They came together to plot a new path forward so they could strengthen AFSCME’s voice for the workers within Miami-Dade County’s Jackson Health System and improve services to the community.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Rebuilding Florida Health Care Local

Sep. 28, 2017

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Workers on Janus: A Political Effort to Further Rig the Rules Against Working People

The U.S. Supreme Court today accepted a case called Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, which would make the entire public sector “right-to-work” in one fell swoop.

Workers on Janus: A Political Effort to Further Rig the Rules Against Working People

Sep. 28, 2017

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Hurricane Irma Rebuilding Info Flyer

Across this state, public employees worked countless hours preparing their towns, schools and communities for Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma Rebuilding Info Flyer

Sep. 27, 2017

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AFSCME Florida Steps in to Help Member Who Lost Home to Hurricane Irma

It is often said that a tragedy can bring families closer. For far too many Floridians, including many AFSCME members, Hurricane Irma has resulted in a rebuilding effort that will take weeks, even months, to put their lives back together.

AFSCME Florida Steps in to Help Member Who Lost Home to Hurricane Irma

Sep. 22, 2017

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AFSCME SEIU Florida PAC Turns Out the Vote with Two Additional Direct Mail in Senate District 40 Special Election

With Election Day in the special election for Senate District 40 almost here, the AFSCME SEIU Florida PAC is continuing its strong push to turn out the more than 6,000 workers represented by the two unions that live in the district.

AFSCME SEIU Florida PAC Turns Out the Vote with Two Additional Direct Mail in Senate District 40 Special Election