Save America’s Postal Service!
On Tuesday, September 27, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (local time), members of the four employee unions of the United States Postal Service— • American Postal Workers Union • National Association of Letter Carriers • National Postal Mail Handlers Union • National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association —will join forces with members of our communities […]
Come Celebrate Labor Day with Fight for Florida!
Earlier this summer, Floridians from all walks of life, came together in Central Florida to Fight for Florida’s Future. Thousands were educated, energized and introduced to the Working Families’ Movement. Now, we need to turn up the volume. Will you be able to join us on Labor Day? If so click here to RSVP for […]
Public Hearings on Redistricting are Coming to a City Near You!
This summer, members of the House and Senate will be holding public hearings on redistricting across Florida. This is our opportunity to let politicians know how important it is to us that they faithfully follow the Fair Districts standards when they re-draw their own districts. Over 60% of Florida’s voters approved Fair Districts in 2010. […]
Awake Again May 10!
If you’re angry about what happened to Florida during this year’s legislative session, then there’s a great chance to demonstrate how unhappy you are with Gov. Scott and the legislators who stood with him. Awake The State recently announced a new set of rallies on May 10th – called “Awake Again May 10.” Click here […]
Florida Wages Grind To A Halt
The Palm Beach Post reports this morning that wage growth for Floridians is the slowest it’s been since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Here’s what that looks like: People who are out of work often don’t have the luxury of waiting for a job that fits their skills precisely. Sometimes that means they have […]
While We Fight For Pennies, CEOs Get Millions
While the Florida House of Representatives is working night and day to ensure Floridians who are paid the minimum wage are denied extra pennies, corporate CEOs are raking in millions, and probably laughing their way to the bank. From the Huffington Post: CEOs at 299 U.S. companies earned a staggering $3.4 billion combined in executive […]
Kim Bowles’ Message To Tallahassee
Middle class Floridian Kim Bowles talks about her support of public education, and how Tallahassee politicians just don’t seem to understand the sacrifices our teachers are already making. “Teachers are already taking their own paper to school, buying their own pencils for their classrooms. We’re donating books to their libraries. How long can this continue?” […]
Meet Kevin Carlucci
Deputy Sheriff Kevin Carlucci gives his perspective on Gov. Scott and Legislature’s assault on pensions. Watch the video and share it with your friends and family. Now more than ever, the perspective of middle class Floridians need to be heard. Share this on Facebook:
New Videos: Personal Testimonials From Middle Class Floridians
We’ve seen Gov. Scott’s allies, including groups like the Florida Chamber of Commerce, use B-roll footage of teachers, police officers, and firefighters as props to promote their anti-middle class agenda. What we haven’t heard enough of throughout the Legislature’s debate over the budget and retirement security are the voices of real middle class Floridians. Today, […]
Responding To The Florida Chamber’s Misleading Attacks
Two weeks ago, the Florida Chamber of Commerce released a video using our community’s public employees – teachers, police officers, and firefighters – as props to make the misleading claim that everyday middle class citizens wanted their unions to be silenced. Here’s their video (warning: if you have blood pressure issues, we advise you not […]