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 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 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]
In a shocking development emerging from Orlando City Hall, Democratic Mayor Buddy Dyer’s administration is reducing hours of public employees classified as “seasonal” to 29 hours per week, to cut costs and avoid providing healthcare benefits under Obamacare, according to sources at the City. The “seasonal” classification is really a… [read more]
UPDATE: Cronyism in Orlando: WFTV News Investigates Hiring of Dyer’s Unqualified Staffer The cronyism scandal involving Craig Borkon, Mayor Dyer’s former campaign staffer who received a nearly $70,000/year position with no college degree and no minimum required experience, is getting worse as more of Borkon’s file becomes public. It appears Buddy… [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]
Well, isn’t that nice? Orlando Health is extending its corporate sponsorship as a “health partner” of the Orlando City soccer team who will soon play in the MLS. The designation as “official health partner” did make me wonder if it is because the land where the new soccer stadium will… [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]