Hey Boca Raton City employees with SEIU Florida Public Services Union, it’s time to vote!
Let’s protect our union and our union contract. The union difference is clear; we are stronger together.
WHY IS THIS ELECTION IMPORTANT?
As proud members of SEIU Florida Public Services Union, millions of people across Florida depend on us for their safety, health, education, child care and other vital services that help build safe and healthy communities.
We are Black, brown and white, immigrants and native-born. And together, we unite in FPSU because we all want the same things—no matter where we come from or what we look like: to have good jobs, to be healthy, to live in safe communities, and to enjoy time with the people we love.
As unionized public sector workers, we have so much to be proud of. Our union contract gives our families protections and benefits that most people can only dream of having. While others face challenges alone, we have the power of unity on our side—ensuring fair pay, job security, and a strong voice at work. We have each others’ backs as union members and the strength to hold employers accountable when we face injustice in our workplaces and in our communities.
But now we are in a fight for our very survival.
Last year, in their ongoing campaign to undermine our progress and weaken our unions, Governor DeSantis signed a law backed by corporate-funded groups. This new law prevents workers from choosing to pay union dues via payroll deduction. And if membership falls below 60%, we face decertification and risk losing protections guaranteed under our union contract such as wage increases, job security, retirement benefits, and other incentives.
Since our unit doesn’t have 60% membership, we have to vote in a recertification election.
WHEN IS THE ELECTION? WHAT ARE OTHER KEY ELECTION DATES?
- The election takes place in person on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- This is an in-person election only. There are three voting locations to choose from.
- Site #1 – Utility Services Building 1B, Room 103B – Lunchroom 1401 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 – 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Site #2 – Municipal Services (1st Floor Training Room) Building A, 2500 N.W. 1st Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33432 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Site #3 –Boca Raton Community Center (Royal Palm Room), 150 Crawford Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33432 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Ballots will be counted at the Boca Raton Community Center, Royal Palm Room, on January 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., immediately after the closing of the polls.
- Email – elections@seiufpsu.org – if you have questions about the election process.
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
The election will be by secret ballot under the supervision of a Commission agent. Voters will be allowed to vote without interference, restraint or coercion. Electioneering will not be permitted at or near the polling place(s). Violations should be reported immediately to the Commission agent conducting the election. A Commission agent will either hand a ballot to each eligible voter at the polling place or mail a ballot to each eligible voter. MARK YOUR BALLOT IN SECRET. DO NOT SIGN YOUR BALLOT. Fold the ballot and personally deposit it in the ballot box under the
supervision of the Commission agent.
Also, bring some form of identification to the polls (i.e., driver’s license, employer identification, etc.)
I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELECTION. WHO DO I TALK TO?
Email – elections@seiufpsu.org – if you have questions about the election process.
Check out the PERC Elections Division’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information.
You can also call the Public Employees Relations Commission directly at (850) 488-8641.
I VOTED. NOW WHAT?
Are you a member of FPSU? Our union is strongest when members join together to win strong contracts. Also, if we increase our membership density, we can avoid yearly recertification elections. If you are already a member, encourage your co-workers – both old and new – to sign up.
