June 10, 2011. Venues provide opportunity to point out that legislators have found money to protect their jobs but not Florida public education
Author: jamestrcy (James Tracy)
26.052011May 26, 2011
Budget Update From BOG Chancellor Frank T. Brogan
May 26, 2011. Large cuts to K-12, Florida College System, State University System PECO projects, and utilities/infrastructure funding
26.052011May 26, 2011
Tampa Tribune: Florida Spends Least on Education, Census Says
May 26, 2011. "Only District of Columbia, which has no state school revenue, spent less."
12.052011May 12, 2011
Greetings Fellow Colleagues of Planet FAU
May 12, 2011. A message from new UFF-FAU Chapter President Chris Robé
09.052011May 9, 2011
Sine Die: Our Challenges Ahead Are Great, But We Are United
May 9, 2011. Union gag, decertification bills and the other anti-union legislation bite the dust, "The 2011 Session marked a time of unity, recommitment and dedication as public employees stood together to fight back."
09.052011May 9, 2011
Florida AFL-CIO Legislative Brief
May 9, 2011. A brief overview of what legislation passed or failed in this year's session
03.052011May 3, 2011
Conference Committee Reaches Agreement on FRS Changes
May 3, 2011. "Most of the changes will *not* impact current FRS enrollees."
02.052011May 2, 2011
Tom Auxter: Education is Being Put at Risk in Florida
May 2, 2011. One third of state's budget deficit paid for by cuts to education, High turnover rate and low compensation of college faculty leaves departments vulnerable and students poorly served
02.052011May 2, 2011
Budget Negotiators Secretly Wedge Union Dues Ban Into Budget Deal
May 2, 2011. Sneaky measure agreed to by legislators with "no explanation or discussion."
29.042011April 29, 2011
Don’t Miss the Final Opportunity to Have an Impact on the State Budget Negotiations!
April 29, 2011. Tell Governor Scott and Senate President Haridopolos "No!" to more corporate tax breaks at the expense of Florida's working families!