Teachers Unions

The system serves hundreds of thousands of students and costs billions. On "The Florida Roundup," Politico reporter Andrew Atterbury breaks down the legal challenge and why homeschooling is a major factor.

The school board of Palm Beach County on Wednesday voted to increase teacher salaries by 3.5%, as recommended by an external party.

Gov. Ron DeSantis got to put the finishing touches on one of his 2026 legislative priorities Friday, signing a union-restricting bill that had been subject to intense debate in Florida’s Capitol.

Under a contentious bill in the Republican-controlled state Legislature, Cassie Urbenz’s union — and others like it around the state — could face decertification.

The CTA declared an impasse in November after the district's offer, resulting in the state recommending a 3.5% raise for teachers. The district rejected the special magistrate's recommendation. The lack of resolution on the matter is an "injustice," said the teachers union president.

There have been dozens of student walkouts protesting the actions of ICE held at high schools throughout the state this month.

The FEA, the state’s largest union representing teachers and education staff, unveiled a legislative agenda Tuesday focused on three key issues: competitive compensation, the recruitment of high-quality educators, and the protection of academic freedom.

The teachers union leader says the district "needs to do better" after the counter-offer ranked as the lowest in years. The district is adjusting to a budget shortfall of $40 million.

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.