News from UFF-UF and the web
Elections matter: let’s get out the vote!
October 01, 2018
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UFF-UF joins President Fuchs in urging all eligible faculty, staff, and students to participate in the upcoming election. We also ask you to help your friends, colleagues, and students exercise their ... Continue Reading →
Ballot counting for our 2018 election for President and Secretary
August 02, 2018
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The Nominations Committee will be counting the votes for the election of the new President and Secretary of UFF-UF on August 6, 2018 at 4pm in 308 Yon Hall. Members of UFF-UF are welcome to attend the ... Continue Reading →
Help build your union: It’s more important than ever!
March 17, 2018
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A new education law that passed the legislature this month may put your contract and collective bargaining rights in peril. UFF is working with our organizing, legal and policy experts from our state ... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update, March 6, 2018
March 06, 2018
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Monday, March 5th, A Dismal Day in the Florida Legislature!! At the end of the Senate session yesterday, it was evident that President Negron and the Senate had given Speaker Corcoran almost everythin ... Continue Reading →
UFF Legislative Update, Feb. 5, 2018
February 05, 2018
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Speaker Corcoran Attacks Teachers’ Unions Directly Once Again First, Speaker Corcoran’s House of Representatives passed HB 25 on January 25 which would decertify public employee if their members ... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: Union-Busting Bill and Appropriations
January 26, 2018
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Florida House Passes Anti-Union HB 25 The Senate passed HB 25 on January 25. The substance of the bill requires public employee unions to decertify if their membership falls below 50% at the time for ... Continue Reading →
Union-Busting Bill Headed for Vote This Week
January 22, 2018
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ALERT: Legislators decided late last week to add House Bill 25 to the special order calendar. They will vote on HB 25 either Wednesday or Thursday. If this bill passes both chambers and becomes law, p ... Continue Reading →
Fall Membership Dinner and Meeting: Weds. November 8
October 24, 2017
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Join us on November 8 for drinks, dinner, updates, and more. Bring a colleague. Childcare is available upon request. The meeting space at United Church of Gainesville is handicap accessible. RSVP he ... Continue Reading →
Labor Notes
- Lessons from Teachers on How to Strike and Win October 15, 2018
- Chicago Teamsters Mull Strike at UPS October 12, 2018
- Beyond $15 at Amazon October 11, 2018
- Gas Workers Defend the Next Generation, As Lockout Enters Fourth Month October 10, 2018
NEA
- Why We Are Red for Ed October 12, 2018
- Educators Weigh In on Lawnmower Parents October 12, 2018
- Retired Teacher Donates Family Farm for Foster Children Housing October 11, 2018
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