Pilots are now awaiting a decision from U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon about their right to strike after a three-day federal court hearing concluded last night. On April 1, pilots announced their intention to strike but later that day, the strike was put on hold following the judge issuing a temporary restraining order.… [read more]
On Saturday, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) will gather with supporters at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg to celebrate the Parade and Concert for Fair Food that hopes to inspire big changes in the struggle for Florida farmworker rights. The Immokalee workers are planning for “one inspiring, colorful day to harness… [read more]
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters won a major decision issued by National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Keltner W. Locke last week. Judge Locke ordered pharmaceutical giant McKesson to immediately reinstate fired Teamster workers and to stop soliciting employees to decertify their union. McKesson workers in Lakeland voted to join… [read more]
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers announced major breaking news yesterday: Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is putting unprecedented market power behind CIW’s groundbreaking Fair Food Program. As part of the historic agreement, Walmart will work with the CIW to expand the Fair Food Program beyond Florida and into “other crops beyond… [read more]
At the recent City of Orlando Budget Hearing, public employees spoke out about controversial actions being made by Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Orlando City Council. They also explained how Mayor Dyer and his administration told them there was a $12 million deficit in the budget. SEIU (Service Employees International Union) represents… [read more]
Last March, I was honored to join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, in a protest outside the Publix Headquarters in Lakeland urging Publix to join the Fair Food Program. It really was an emotional and powerful action and I was thankful to experience it.… [read more]
While I was running for Mayor of Orlando, I met some incredible people in our community. I was not just asking for votes or support, I was getting to know them and their struggles, their hopes and their dreams. A group of workers I got to know were betrayed by… [read more]
On this Labor Day weekend, we are reminded there is still much progress to make. As we prepare to enjoy Labor Day tomorrow and celebrate our Monday off with our union brothers and sisters, there is an action we can all take today to help workers in need and workers… [read more]