Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Siblings,
Our union is at a critical decision point. The City has put forward its Best and Final Offer of 4% – 4% – 4%. Your union bargaining team has countered with 6% – 5% – 4%, a fair proposal rooted in the reality of inflation and the fact that the City gave the Police Union an additional 6% raise during their last contract while denying the same respect to us.
We are the White-Collar, Professional, and Supervisory workers who keep this city running day in and day out. We plan, manage, and deliver the services that keep our communities safe, strong, and thriving. Yet, the City’s position treats us as second-class—ignoring that inflation hits working- and middle-class families much harder than higher-wage groups.
The City has also threatened that if we go to impasse, they will try to take away retroactive pay. That means the only way to win is by mobilizing politically and getting the City Council to see the wage disparity and the unfair treatment of our workers.
Now it’s up to you to decide:
- Accept the City’s Best and Final Offer of 4/4/4 — with retro pay guaranteed going back to September 28th.
- Go to an Impasse on Wages — Stand and fight for our 6/5/4 proposal. This means risking retro pay but demanding fairness, respect, and the raises we’ve earned.
What is an Impasse?
If we vote to go to impasse, it means the City and the Union could not reach an agreement at the bargaining table. At that point, the issue goes before a neutral Special Magistrate who makes a recommendation. After that, the City Council will make the final decision.
That is why if we choose an impasse, we need all hands on deck. It will take every one of us showing up, mobilizing, and making our voices heard so that City Council members understand the truth:
- We are the backbone of this city.
- We deserve fair wages that reflect the reality of inflation.
- We cannot and will not accept being treated as second-class workers.
This means paying attention, turning out when your union calls, and being ready to take action together.
Our demand is fair. Our work is essential. Our families cannot continue to fall behind.
2025 Bargaining Updates
Management Proposals
10_28_25 Management Final Proposal on Wages
Management Economic Conditions and Article 10 and 21 Language
9_24_25 Session JAT Supplement Information
9_23_25 Session Management Counter
9_23_25 Session Management Counter on Wages
9_16_25 Session Management counter on Wages, other Economics
Union Proposals for the 2025 Bargaining
8_26_25 Session Wages, and Economics
Tentative Agreements for the 2025 Bargaining Sessions
Old Posts
ORLANDO WORKERS SHOW SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT WITH UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF MOU!
Today, voting has concluded for the proposed MOU regarding the Emergency Communications Specialist 3 position. See the proposed MOU here.
We are proud to provide the results: that all three bargaining units (White Collar, Professional, and Supervisory) have voted to unanimously approve the MOU.
We now turn our attention to complete the bargaining process for the collective bargaining agreement. Our next bargaining session with management will be held on July 25th.
Members and your Bargaining Committee will continue to meet to address the needs of all workers covered by SEIU FPSU.
If you are ready to get involved and build the power to secure a fair agreement, this is the time.
Stand Together
and Make Your Voice Heard!
What Happens Next?
The MOU will go the City Council for approval. We will notify all workers once this happens.
Voting Results
Dues Updates:
New Members sign up at: https://fpsu.unioni.se/signup
A current member that must update must contact a Steward or Union Rep below.
Stewards
- Josh Willis
bigjay0004@gmail.com
(407) 466-2824
Language: English - Mark Barner, Orlando Fire Dept.
- Sonia Brown, Orlando Police Dept.
- Ernest “Matt” Day, Orlando Police Dept.
- Stephan DeLucca, Orlando Police Dept.
- Jennifer Garrison, Orlando Fire Dept.
- Erik Melear, Water Reclamation
- Scott Merrick, Permitting
- Amber Mohamed, Orlando Police Dept.
- Kevin Moore, Code Enforcement
- Benito Santiago, Code Enforcement
- Rene “Ray” Santalis, Information Technology
- Gino Santiago, Orlando Police Dept.
- Calvin Spencer, Permitting
Contracts & Agreements
- 2025 ECS 3 MOU Ratified
- Health Insurance update 2025
- SEIU-Orlando Collective Bargaining Agreement 2022-2025
- SEIU City of Orlando Tentative Agreement Summary
- SEIU City of Orlando Equity Adjustment Spreadsheet
Organizers
Ryan Rilea – 407.693.2067 – ryan.rilea@seiufpsu.org
Robert Diaz Quinones – 321.442.6439 – robertq@seiufpsu.org
Union Hall
400 Hibiscus Street #200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone 561.965.0077
