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Trump administration wants to spike safety rules for entertainment workers — citing SeaWorld Orlando OSHA case as support

A newly proposed rule from OSHA would make it easier for employers to evade responsibility for certain hazards on the job.

by McKenna Schueler July 3, 2025August 28, 2025

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Feds side with union in legal dispute with Brightline Florida

Brightline has dragged its feet on negotiating a union contract, after filing a lawsuit claiming the workers’ organizing drive was improperly carried out.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2025August 3, 2025

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Hilton hotel workers in Orlando score wage increases, job protections in new union contract

According to the union, the new four-year contract includes increased protections for immigrant workers who face an uncertain future under the Trump administration.

by McKenna Schueler June 22, 2025July 9, 2025

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EDC event producers cited by U.S. Department of Labor after a stagehand died on the job last year

The stagehand was working to set up EDC at Camping World Stadium when he suffered a fatal accident on the job

by McKenna Schueler June 16, 2025July 22, 2025

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Florida teachers unions score milestone victory in DeSantis’ war on public sector unions

At least 100 local teachers unions in Florida have managed to survive new requirements imposed by a stringent law passed in 2023.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2025July 26, 2025

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Breakthru Beverage drivers strike in Orlando

Delivery drivers say Breakthru fired at least four in retaliation for their support for the union and have failed to make a meaningful offer at the bargaining table.

by McKenna Schueler June 5, 2025August 4, 2025

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Salvation Army cited more than $120K following death of Orlando employee on the job

Salvation Army has been accused of multiple violations of workplace safety regulations following a federal investigation.

by McKenna Schueler June 3, 2025July 21, 2025

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Lockheed Martin workers end strike, return to work with new union contract

The new five-year contract, approved by union members, offers pay raises of nearly 20 percent.

by McKenna Schueler June 2, 2025August 4, 2025

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Divers at Orlando’s Discovery Cove theme park unanimously vote to unionize

They’re the first employees to form a union at the SeaWorld-affiliated resort

by McKenna Schueler May 14, 2025June 24, 2025

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Starbucks workers near Orlando walk off the job in one-day strike

Union workers accuse the coffee company of violating federal labor law.

by McKenna Schueler May 12, 2025July 28, 2025

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Worker advocates manage to kill Florida bill that would have eliminated labor protections for temp workers

‘These formerly incarcerated temp workers took on the most powerful lobbyist in the state and won’

by McKenna Schueler May 6, 2025July 25, 2025

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Florida bill meant to roll back child labor protections fails to pass

While the bill cleared the Florida House, the Senate failed to advance it ahead of session’s end.

by McKenna Schueler May 5, 2025August 4, 2025

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Lockheed Martin employees walk out on strike in Orlando

The strike coincides with May Day and comes in response to alleged unfair labor practices committed by their employer.

by McKenna Schueler May 1, 2025July 1, 2025

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Orange County schools begin shedding teachers due to decline in student enrollment

A spokesperson for the school district says teachers will have the opportunity to transfer to other schools.

by McKenna Schueler April 30, 2025July 31, 2025

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Florida Senate leader says bill allowing employers to pay more workers less than minimum wage is likely dead

‘I don’t love it, to tell you the truth,’ Florida Senate president Ben Albritton told reporters

by McKenna Schueler April 29, 2025May 7, 2025

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Two Central Florida Democrats join Republicans in support of bill expanding E-Verify mandate

The bill is unlikely to pass the Senate. Still, their votes send a message.

by McKenna Schueler April 25, 2025May 1, 2025

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Florida Republican doubles down on false claim that Florida has state OSHA

Rep. Shane Abbott needs to take a look at a copy of the Florida Statutes that’s less than 25 years old.

by McKenna Schueler April 22, 2025July 3, 2025

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Orange County corrections staff set to get pay raises shortly after entering ICE agreement

County leaders are scheduled to vote on approving the pay raises Tuesday.

by McKenna Schueler April 18, 2025August 5, 2025

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Florida bill rolling back child labor protections advances; critics say it’s unnecessary

There’s already a waiver system in place to allow older teens to work more.

by McKenna Schueler April 17, 2025July 14, 2025

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Florida lawmakers advance ‘corporate handout’ bill that would gut protections for temp workers

More than a dozen safeguards for day laborers would be gutted if the 1995 Labor Pool Act is repealed.

by McKenna Schueler April 10, 2025May 8, 2025