PALM BEACH SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST 2012 First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $300 Third Prize: $200 Artwork of 15 finalists will be displayed at the FULTON-HOLAND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER Theme: Hidden Faces – How non-instructional employees such as bus driver, custodian, …
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Peoples Budget Review Launched
Setting New Standards – Citizens Involvement in Budget Process Florida Public Services Union (FPSU) is not just a bargaining unit for thousands of workers in the city governments and schools but also an integral part of the community. Keeping this …
FRS Case Ruling Expected on Feb 24
Judge Jackie Fulford is expected to issue ruling on FRS lawsuit on this Friday, February 24 at 3:00 pm. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
FPSU and AESOP support Gent for School District Superintendent
Florida Public Services Union (FPSU) in a joint statement with Association of Educational Secretaries and Office Professionals (AESOP) announced its support for Superintendent of School District of Palm Beach County candidates. In a press statement FPSU’s President Alphonso Mayfield stated …
FPSU Members Help Secure Landmark Victory in Ohio
In a sign of solidarity for our brothers and sisters in Ohio, Florida Public Services Union sent members and staff to help out with the referendum election in Ohio. Members spent weeks in Ohio knocking doors, organizing voters and helping get-out-the-vote across Ohio.
Palm Beach School District Employees Overwhelmingly Ratify Insurance Proposal
Palm Beach County School District employees overwhelmingly approve new health insurance proposal. The new plan will take effect January 1, 2012.
Florida Public Services Union Members Graduate From SEIU Leadership Academy
A group of Florida Public Services Union members gathered in St. Petersburg last week for the Leadership Academy graduation ceremony. The SEIU Leadership Academy program is a five month training program run by the Florida State Council and includes participants …
Sonya Roundtree & Mac MacDonald Win Reelection in Pinellas
Florida Public Services Union members at the Pinellas County School District voted last week in the election for chapter chair and chapter secretary. Sonya Roundtree and Richard “Mac” MacDonald won their respective races and were both reelected to serve a new three year term.
Pinellas School District Chapter Elections Information
Below is information regarding the Pinellas School District Chapter elections: Voting will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Voting will be held at ALL bus compounds from 5am to 4pm. Voting at the Walter Pownall Service cafeteria will be …
FPSU Members Complete Member Organizer Training Program
Six Florida Public Services Union members completed the Member Organizing Training last month in West Palm Beach to help them become leaders in the workplace. The Member Organizer Training program trains members around the relationship between internally and externally organizing in a right to work state.
Florida Public Services Union Launches Direct Mail Campaign
With thousands of school district employees preparing to head back to work over the next few weeks, Florida Public Services Union launched an aggressive direct mail campaign this week to educate members who are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) about major changes to their retirements and their paychecks.
SEIU Launches Media Campaign Highlighting Republicans Lack of Jobs Creation
The International in Washington, DC announced today that they will be launched a large paid media campaign in seven states, including Florida. The content of the advertising will be focused on Congressional Republicans failure to focus on jobs creation while, …
Executive Board Meets in Orlando
The Florida Public Services Union executive board met this past weekend in Orlando to discuss important issues and plan for the future. Check back soon for updates from Saturday’s meeting!
Florida Public Services Union Members Attend Jacksonville Inauguration
Florida Public Services Union members, Robin Kirkpatrick and Cheryl Lewis, represented SEIU at the inauguration of Jacksonville’s new mayor, Alvin Brown. Robin and Cheryl joined other Jacksonville residents in welcoming Mayor Brown to office.
President Mayfield Joined WMNF in Tampa to Talk About the Pension Lawsuit
Florida Public Services Union president, Alphonso Mayfield, joined radio host Rob Lorei this morning on WMNF in Tampa to talk about the pension lawsuit that FPSU has filed against Governor Scott, along with FEA & PBA. Alphonso took public questions about the lawsuit and discussed FPSU’s role in Florida for over an hour.
Hundreds of SEIU Members Rally in Miami for Jobs & Corporate Accountibility
The march began in Bayfront Park in downtown Miami and was the conclusion of a two-hour rally to promote awareness about unemployment issues and corporate taxes.
FPSU Members Join Working Families at Fight for Florida Festival
FPSU members joined working families from around Florida in Orlando for the Fight for Florida Festival to rally against the extreme agenda in Tallahassee.
Florida unions host ‘Festival’ to encourage folks to organize against Rick Scott
The state AFL-CIO is planning an all-day “Festival for Florida’s Future” — a combination of music, kids’ games and lots of anti-Rick Scott rhetoric — at the Orange County Fair Grounds on West Colonial Drive on Saturday. Speakers include migrant-worker organizers, public employees and union folks, plus “direct action” workshops on issues like how to send messages and create videos.
Public Employees Protest Extreme Budget Cuts
Florida Public Services Union members traveled to Tallahassee to protest Governor Scott’s extreme budget and deliver the Governor a “pink slip”.