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Florida Republicans advance watered-down proposal to weaken child labor law following public pressure

The legislation passed its first committee hearing Wednesday, despite opposition from the Florida PTA and others

by McKenna Schueler January 17, 2024September 29, 2024

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Wells Fargo workers in Daytona Beach vote to unionize, becoming second unionized branch in the country

Wells Fargo is the first major U.S. bank to see a successful union drive.

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2024May 17, 2025

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Florida Republican cuts public comment on bill that could affect wages of thousands of workers

The proposal would in part erase local living wage laws in cities like Orlando, Tampa and Miami

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2024July 10, 2025

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Florida bill weakening child labor law gets OK from Republican-dominated House panel

Florida Republicans want to ‘let kids be kids,’ unless those kids can serve as cheap labor.

by McKenna Schueler January 11, 2024July 30, 2025

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Who enforces child labor law in Florida? Just 7 state employees, plus the feds

As Florida Republicans seek to roll back child labor law, critics argue the state is failing to protect children on the job as it is

by McKenna Schueler January 5, 2024August 3, 2025

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15 most important Florida stories about workers’ rights in 2023

Nationwide strikes hit Orlando, loose labor laws see legislative support and more

by McKenna Schueler December 22, 2023January 23, 2025

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‘We deserve better’: Wells Fargo bankers in Daytona Beach join national unionization drive

‘We are igniting a fire and showing our colleagues across the industry that not only is change possible, it is within reach.’

by McKenna Schueler December 21, 2023July 1, 2025

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A Universal Orlando worker filed a labor complaint against Universal over anti-union policies – and won

Universal Orlando has agreed to change certain company policies after being accused of infringing on employees’ rights

by McKenna Schueler December 18, 2023June 30, 2025

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Florida lawmakers advance bill that would weaken child labor protections for 16- and 17-year-olds

‘This bill is not about children,’ said Rep. Chaney. ‘This bill is about 16- and 17-year-olds. These are youth workers that are driving automobiles. They are not children.’

by McKenna Schueler December 14, 2023June 13, 2025

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Rollins College contractor illegally threatened, surveilled workers ahead of union election, labor union alleges

Sodexo engaged in ‘objectionable conduct’ ahead of the election, according to a complaint filed with the NLRB by Unite Here

by McKenna Schueler December 7, 2023June 9, 2025

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Powerful lobbying groups wrote new Florida bill that would allow teens to work dangerous jobs

Public records obtained by Orlando Weekly show the Associated Builders and Contractors and Florida Home Builders Association drafted legislation that was later filed by Republican state Sen. Corey Simon.

by McKenna Schueler December 1, 2023May 28, 2025

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Teamsters allege Florida water delivery company illegally threatened workers during union campaign

The Teamsters lost the election in a tie that left the union just one vote shy of a victory, after ReadyRefresh held ‘captive audience meetings’

by McKenna Schueler November 27, 2023June 10, 2025

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Dining workers at Rollins College vote against unionizing after facing aggressive anti-union campaign

Cafeteria workers at Rollins, officially employed by contractor Sodexo, voted 33-39 against unionizing with Unite Here.

by McKenna Schueler November 20, 2023May 25, 2025

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Orlando Stellantis workers approve new UAW contract

While most applaud the huge gains in the contract, one unforeseen consequence is the consolidation of the Orlando auto parts center with one in Georgia.

by McKenna Schueler November 17, 2023June 3, 2025