Getting to know the Amendments!
Florida’s ballot this year is full of constitutional amendments that would drastically change our state. Below are a few details about the amendments that we has taken a position on. There are additional amendments on the ballot, but these are the ones that will have the greatest impact on working families. Amendment 1 (Opposed): […]
Buying Justice: Florida’s Supreme Mess
There’s an old riddle in Tallahassee that says, “There are two kinds of politicians in this state: those that try to get even, and those that don’t.” Prior to being Governor, Rick Scott’s claim to fame was committing the largest Medicare fraud ever against the United States Government. Since taking office, as the consummate outsider, […]
We’ve Only Just Begun
Join us, this Saturday, at canvasses across Florida, as we make sure every middle class family understands the issues impacting them and what they can do to make their voices heard on November 6th. Together, this weekend, we can make Florida a state that respects the rights of all working families. This can only happen […]
Election Protection Hotline
If you experience any problems exercising your right to vote, please use the numbers listed below for assistance. Also, please pass on the information to anyone that has or could experience voter suppression. 1-866- OUR-VOTE 1-866-687-8683 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA 1-888-839-8682 […]
Stand Up for Economic Rights For All
It’s been almost 70 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt put forth his proposal for an economic Bill of Rights. It was a simple idea that “true individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence.” Flash forward to today and things haven’t changed much for working families since Roosevelt’s proposal. Income inequality continues to grow. […]
Labor Day 2012
From our allies at the Florida AFL-CIO: Labor Day Celebrations throughout the state of Florida are just around the corner. Instead of spending the day looking through sales racks at large out-of-state corporate box stores, join your community at Labor Day events. This year’s Labor Day gives all of us a chance to honor the […]
Early Voting Information for Florida’s Primary Elections!
Florida’s primary elections are just around the corner! Instead of waiting until August 14th to make your voice heard, beat the crowds by casting your ballot early. Click here to find the dates, times and locations of your county’s early voting program. Remember no two counties in Florida are alike when it comes to their early […]
Orange County Earned Sick Time Campaign
The Earned Sick Time initiative will offer unprecedented protections for workers in Orange County to be able to care for their family members and still keep their jobs in these tough economic times. Right now, nearly 40% of private-sector workers, and 81% of those in the lowest wage jobs, do not have the ability to […]
New Report Shows ALEC’s “Unprecedented Influence Over Florida”
As corporate lobbyists and state legislators from across the country meet in Salt Lake City for the 39th annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a group of open government advocates have released a report called “ALEC in Florida” that sheds further light on ALEC’s “unprecedented influence over Florida.” The report was released by Progress Florida, Florida Watch […]
Don’t be SURPRISED on Election Day!
Make Your Vote COUNT! What you need to know about the changes to the 2012 voter laws It will surprise many Floridians to find out that although they have registered and received their Voter ID Card, they may not be able to vote. In 2011, the Florida Legislature made substantial changes to the voting laws […]