A new organizing drive at Disney Springs sparks both excitement and some opposition

Hospitality workers who serve as the backbone of Central Florida’s economy ‘deserve better pay, and they deserve better benefits,’ says Orange County Dems chair.

by McKenna Schueler May 3, 2024March 15, 2025

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On International Workers Day, Orlando hotel workers rally to raise industry standards for all

Issues on the table include wages, pensions, reduced workloads and ending the exploitation of temp workers.

by McKenna Schueler May 2, 2024June 25, 2025

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Florida ranks next to dead last in average teacher pay nationwide, new report shows

This puts Florida at No. 50, behind only West Virginia in a ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

by McKenna Schueler April 30, 2024April 30, 2025

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Disney Springs Patina Restaurant Group workers seek to organize, ask employer for fair union process

Restaurant employees at five restaurants say they feel like ‘second-class citizens’ compared to unionized Disney workers.

by McKenna Schueler April 29, 2024August 3, 2025

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JetBlue accused of anti-union intimidation tactics at Orlando International Airport

Orlando’s Maxwell Frost joined other members of Congress in calling on JetBlue to allow for their employees to organize without unlawful interference.

by McKenna Schueler April 26, 2024June 25, 2025

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Supreme Court hears Starbucks union case

Meanwhile Clay Blastic, a worker at Central Florida’s only unionized Starbucks, will be present at bargaining talks kicking off this week.

by McKenna Schueler April 23, 2024May 17, 2025

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Florida lobbyists leaned on pols to get ban on local heat safety and wage laws across the finish line, records show

As an added ‘incentive,’ the Chamber noted that lawmakers’ votes would be double-weighted on their upcoming legislative report cards.

by McKenna Schueler April 19, 2024June 17, 2025

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UCF faculty, students rally in support of faculty’s contribution to student success amid salary dispute

The university has been criticized by students and faculty for not offering across-the-board raises for faculty this year.

by McKenna Schueler April 18, 2024June 26, 2025

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H&M retail workers at Melbourne Square Mall seek to unionize

This would be the first recognized union of H&M employees in Florida.

by McKenna Schueler April 16, 2024February 18, 2025

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‘It’s unjust’: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning local heat safety and wage laws

The bill was a priority of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and other business groups.

by McKenna Schueler April 12, 2024July 24, 2025

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Amazon paid anti-union consultants in Central Florida hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2023

And some federally required information reported by the anti-union consultant appears to be fake.

by McKenna Schueler April 11, 2024July 24, 2025

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Dining workers at Rollins College will get a rerun union election following allegations of anti-union tactics

A federal labor official agreed with one of the union’s objections to the results of the first election, concerning alleged violations of federal labor law by the employer.

by McKenna Schueler April 10, 2024June 9, 2025

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Pressure builds for Florida Gov. DeSantis to veto bill to block local workplace heat protection measures

The bill has gained national attention as an attack on working-class Floridians who work outdoors.

by McKenna Schueler April 8, 2024February 8, 2025

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Florida bill blocking local workplace heat protection standards is now in DeSantis’ hands

The bill is what’s known as a ‘preemption’ measure, meaning it would take authority away from local governments

by News Service of Florida April 3, 2024February 14, 2025

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Orange County teachers, school staff approve new union contract in nearly unanimous vote

The agreement, negotiated over a number of months, provides teacher raises of 8 to 10 percent for most

by McKenna Schueler April 2, 2024April 6, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis signs bill weakening Florida’s child labor laws

The measure will ease decades-old regulations on the hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida March 25, 2024June 11, 2025

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Wells Fargo workers in Central Florida vote to unionize

Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Apopka voted unanimously to join Wells Fargo Workers United

by McKenna Schueler March 20, 2024October 19, 2024

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Florida Legislature approves bill blocking local workplace heat protection standards

HB 433 prevents cities and counties from requiring employers to provide shade and water to outdoor workers

by McKenna Schueler March 11, 2024October 9, 2024

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Florida Legislature approves bills to weaken Florida’s child labor laws

The legislation now heads to Gov. DeSantis for his signature or veto

by McKenna Schueler March 11, 2024May 10, 2025

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Florida Legislature passes follow-up to union reform bill, sends it off to DeSantis

The ‘glitch legislation’ closes holes in a sweeping anti-union law passed last year that has already caused thousands of public employees to lose their union representation

by McKenna Schueler March 7, 2024June 17, 2025

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A new organizing drive at Disney Springs sparks both excitement and some opposition

On International Workers Day, Orlando hotel workers rally to raise industry standards for all

Florida ranks next to dead last in average teacher pay nationwide, new report shows

Disney Springs Patina Restaurant Group workers seek to organize, ask employer for fair union process

JetBlue accused of anti-union intimidation tactics at Orlando International Airport

Supreme Court hears Starbucks union case

Florida lobbyists leaned on pols to get ban on local heat safety and wage laws across the finish line, records show

UCF faculty, students rally in support of faculty’s contribution to student success amid salary dispute

H&M retail workers at Melbourne Square Mall seek to unionize

‘It’s unjust’: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning local heat safety and wage laws

Amazon paid anti-union consultants in Central Florida hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2023

Dining workers at Rollins College will get a rerun union election following allegations of anti-union tactics

Pressure builds for Florida Gov. DeSantis to veto bill to block local workplace heat protection measures

Florida bill blocking local workplace heat protection standards is now in DeSantis’ hands

Orange County teachers, school staff approve new union contract in nearly unanimous vote

Gov. DeSantis signs bill weakening Florida’s child labor laws

Wells Fargo workers in Central Florida vote to unionize

Florida Legislature approves bill blocking local workplace heat protection standards

Florida Legislature approves bills to weaken Florida’s child labor laws

Florida Legislature passes follow-up to union reform bill, sends it off to DeSantis