On The Campaign Trail: Dan Oliver

I have a strong desire to serve and make the right changes for my community but campaigning for political office is new to me. For the past 28 years I watched Hernando County officials make decisions that were often times really bad decisions. Because of this, I felt compelled to run for office. I want the […]

#FarmTeamFriday: Less than 50 days till the Election!

With less than 50 DAYS until the election, our 2014 Farm Team candidates are hitting the pavement and taking to the phone lines to gather support for victory this November 4th. Building on our wins in 2012, our union sisters and brothers have continued to show the leadership and dedication it takes to be working […]

FARM TEAM FRIDAY: Primary Results

Our Farm Team Program is working! Though we may not come out victorious in every race, our union brothers and sisters have brought incredible leadership skills to their campaigns and demonstrated their commitment to Union Brothers and Sisters and their communities. Four of our Farm Team Candidates had Primary Races; two others face opponents in […]

Farm Team Friday: Dan Oliver

Dan Oliver, Labor Farm Team Candidate Hernando County Commission District 4 Dan is a member of Teamsters local 79 and has lived and worked in Hernando County for the last 25 years. He has worked for the Hernando County Commission for the last 24 years. His job has afforded him an intimate working knowledge of […]

Farm Team Friday: Paul Thomas

Paul Thomas, Labor Farm Team Candidate – Bradenton City Council Ward 3 Paul is a lifelong resident of Bradenton and proud member of AFSCME 1311. Until he retired he worked for the City Public Works Department for 22 years. During that time he led the organizing drive for city employees that formed AFSCME local union […]

Farm Team Friday: Don Sarro

Don Sarro, Labor Farm Team Candidate – Volusia County School Board, District 1 A lifelong resident of Volusia County and active member of AFT 1605, Volusia Teacher’s Organization, Don brings more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education to his candidacy as a School Board member. For 16 of those years, he taught high […]

Farm Team Friday: Linda Cuthbert

Linda Cuthbert, Labor Farm Team Candidate – Volusia County School Board District 3 A member of AFT 1605, Volusia Teachers Organization Retirees Chapter, Linda is active with her union and FEA. She has served the children of Volusia County both as a teacher and a member of the PTA and wants to further her service […]

Farm Team Friday: Scott Stiltner

Scott Stiltner, Labor Farm Team Candidate – Port Orange City Council, District 4 Born and raised in Volusia County, Scott served for 25 years as a City of Port Orange Police Officer before retiring in 2011. After retirement, he volunteered his time to coach youth football and other civic programs. As a citizen, Scott has […]

Farm Team Friday: JB Holmes

J. B Holmes, Labor Farm Team Candidate — Collier County School Board, District 3 JB attended the Florida AFL-CIO Labor Candidate School in Tallahassee, in May of 2014. He was recommended for endorsement by the Southwest Chapter of South Florida AFL-CIO and he received the Florida AFL-CIO endorsement at the 2014 COPE Convention. A resident […]