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New laws involving workers go into effect

On July 1, Florida laws went into effect that change how many Florida working people are paid and evaluated.All Florida public employees who are...

Broward Teachers Union (BTU) President Pat Santeramo said filing the Florida Retirement SystemLawsuit was a very difficult decision; however it is...

The Florida Legislature wrapped up its session on May 6.The Legislature made a number of changes that will have far reaching effects on the lives...

Florida's 572,000 public employees whoare part of the Florida Retirement System will pay three percent of their salaries toward their...

The Florida Legislature and Governor Rick Scott want to provide financial incentives to companies willing to create jobs.The Legislature will set...

If you're in Pasco County on April 15th, don't be surprised if you see teachers holding up signs and protesting against the proposed...

Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants to gradually eliminate the Florida Retirement System.On April 12, he said that government workers hired after July 1...

Reforminga broken system, or just imposing an income tax on state workers?Even the bill's sponsors admit that the "pension reform"...

A nice perk for Florida's 572,000 public workers is likely to end.The Florida legislature passed a budget on April 7 that will require public...

Manuel Bloom has been a Miami fire fighter for many years. He likes being a fire fighter but says the risks of the job concern him."There is...