Hello everyone,
We want to give you a clear update on what your union bargaining committee is proposing to the City in this round of negotiations. Our goal is simple: to make sure workers can keep up with the rising cost of living, have more flexibility to take time off, and ensure that the hardest-working people in the City are recognized and fairly compensated.
Here’s what we’ve put forward:
* Stronger raises to keep up with inflation: We’re pushing for wage increases, total 25-30% over the life of the contract and the biggest raises in the first year. This is to make sure we don’t fall behind while costs continue to rise.
* More flexibility in personal leave: We’re proposing better PTO accruals, increasing how much you can save and use, and making it easier to take time off when you need it.
* Additional pay and protections for tough, high-demand work:
* Increased shift differentials for night shifts.
* Hurricane pay increased from $75 to $100 per day.
* A new safety bonus for essential field workers.
* Better training pay (1.25x your base rate).
* Stronger promotion raises (at least 7% per pay grade).
* Other important improvements:
* More PTO buyout hours (from 80 to 120).
* Lower threshold for out-of-class pay (from 8 hours to 4 hours).
* Higher education reimbursement (from $1,800 to $2,500, including certifications).
* and more!
All of these proposals were developed by your bargaining committee with the input of members across departments. We are fighting to make sure City workers are treated fairly and that our pay and benefits reflect the hard work we do every day.
Your continued support and involvement make all the difference as we push these proposals forward.
2025 Bargaining Updates
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 (Proposed)
- 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
