Teachers Unions

A federal judge sided mostly with the state on a law that public-sector union leaders say makes it harder to continue representing their workers. One part of the law still has room for debate, however.

Under a new Florida law, teachers unions that don't collect dues from at least 60 percent of their members risk decertification.

State level data shows that Florida teachers are being paid 20.4% less than other college-educated workers.

The Florida Board of Education discussed efforts to distribute money approved by the Legislature, including $800 million earmarked in this year’s state budget for raising teacher salaries in some school districts.

Governor Ron DeSantis said he will pursue long-debated proposals to prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks. Critics have called it a "union-busting bill", as it could make it harder for unions to get funded.

Andrew Spar, Florida Education Association president, said the latest series of Supreme Court rulings has already muddied separation of church and state.

Out of 4,489 current teacher vacancies, 1,321 are in teaching jobs that deal with students who have special needs.

A new poll from the nation's largest teachers union finds burnout is widespread, and more educators say they're thinking about leaving.

Sen. Ray Rodrigues says the bill is about making sure workers have the final say about money they have earned. Critics say it is about “union busting.” But a Senate committee Wednesday approved a bill that could lead to a battle during the upcoming legislative session about unions that represent teachers, firefighters, law-enforcement officers and other public employees.

Fedrick Ingram moved up from a local teachers' union to the statewide union and now to a leadership position with the American Federation of Teachers.

The starting teacher salary in Miami-Dade County Public Schools would jump to $47,500 for the 2020-21 school year, and eligible teachers would get a 2.5…

Public college professors in the Florida Keys have voted 20-to-13 to form a union, with nearly all faculty members participating in the three-week…