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How Florida recertification legislation impacts public employees

During May 2023, Florida passed Senate Bill 256, which:  AFFT’s Special Counsel, David Osborne, shared a Bill Analysis and Fiscal Summary, along with an explanation of how this legislation will directly impact some public employees, like teachers and school employees.   This legislation addresses aspects of recertification of a union. Here’s

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Monthly Federal Labor Update

A national expert on issues related to the American workforce, Molly Conway delivers AFFT’s monthly federal update to keep you apprised of the latest in DC. If you’re a federal employee, you won’t want to miss this. Below is the inaugural edition of AFFT’s monthly Federal Labor Policy Newsletter – covering top-line

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Portland teachers union reaches tentative deal

After almost a month on strike, the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) reached a tentative agreement with Portland Public Schools. Students went back to school Monday but will make up 11 missed days throughout the year.   The tentative agreement includes a 13.8% cost-of-living increase over three years, creates new class-size

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