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Union Busting Bills are on the Table — We’re Fighting Back

Vote NO on HB 995 & SB 1296

Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would rig workplace elections, silence public service workers, and undermine our constitutional right to collectively bargain.

Bills HB 995 and SB 1296 target public-sector unions. They change how the state labor board (PERC) treats our unions and pile on new hurdles. As written, the bills would:

  • Tighten the rules for registration and keep a union-certified status.
  • Let employers stop dues faster when someone sends a revocation.
  • Open more PERC cases when bosses file complaints.
  • Raise fines.
  • Keep some “public safety” units carved out.

No South Florida lawmakers are listed as sponsors. If South Florida legislators sponsor or vote for anti-union bills like HB 995 or SB 1296, we will name them and hold them accountable with you.

Bottom line: The attacks keep coming. So do we. Stay connected, stay active, and we will protect what we have built together.

TALLAHASSEE: WHAT’S MOVING AND HOW YOU CAN ACT

Here’s the rhythm during session:

Daily in Tallahassee: Meet in the morning at Florida AFL-CIO for breakfast and a briefing on that day’s key hearings and meetings. Times can shift. We will confirm details when you sign up.

Mondays: “All Hands On Deck” evening update on what’s happening that week. Watch for our reminders with the link and time.

Weekly bill list: Florida AFL-CIO sends a rundown of bills to OPPOSE or SUPPORT, and where they sit in House and Senate committees. We will push this to your inbox each week.

Take Action

Here’s how you can take action today:

  1. Use the Social Toolkit (fastest & most important)
    We need every affiliate and member to post this week. The toolkit makes it easy to record a short video and share social content to speak out and show lawmakers we’re paying attention. Tip: Record a 10–20 second video and post it on your personal account, your Local’s page, and in any member groups.
    Click here to use the SB 1296 Toolkit
  2. Share the toolkit with 3 coworkers or members
  3. Send a Letter to Senators
    Tell your lawmakers: Floridians oppose anti-worker SB 1296. This bill adds more red tape to union elections, makes it harder to fight for fair pay and benefits, and counts absent workers’ voices without their consent — anti-democratic and anti-worker.
    Send the Letter (Oppose SB 1296)
  4. Join a WFLC week in Tallahassee. Tell your steward or call the Local office to get on the travel list. You can also sign up through the Florida AFL-CIO.

Tune in to hearings. We will send links and times so you can watch key committees live.

Be election-ready. If a forced union vote happens, we win it with turnout.

Grow our numbers. Ask a co-worker to join and keep dues current.

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