After eight years in the Florida legislature, State Senator Darren Soto officially announced he was running for Congress yesterday. Soto launched his congressional campaign on the steps of the Orange County Courthouse, surrounded by a large group of supporters, including Democratic elected officials like State Attorney Jeff Ashton, Osceola Clerk… [read more]
As a longtime District 2 resident, Alex Rivera has been committed to improving his local community for years, and now he is stepping up to bring a message of change to Orlando’s upcoming municipal elections. Rivera is running against incumbent City Commissioner Tony Ortiz. Rivera’s campaign message seeks to focus directly on… [read more]
The City of Orlando has been attempting to re-brand itself as a hub for startup and entrepreneurial activity, but a new nationwide analysis found Orlando is losing ground and possibly momentum. Orlando fell from 21st to 33rd in the country for “startup activity” among the 40 major American metro areas. Meanwhile,… [read more]
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]
Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. As protests and rallies for raising the minimum wage for fast food workers took place earlier this week, here in Orlando, the city employees union has been calling on… [read more]
As the City of Orlando continues to struggle on successful retail revitalization downtown, one component of Mayor Dyer administration’s strategy has been consistent participation with two trade shows related to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Over the last six years, the City has deployed an expensive trade show… [read more]
UPDATE (7:10pm): The strikes are on hold following a U.S. District Court decision to issue a temporary restraining order. Corey Berger, an Allegiant pilot based in Phoenix, is responding on behalf of the pilots: “Allegiant Air executives are pocketing millions while reducing benefits for pilots. The deterioration of the scheduling system… [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]
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]