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Bargaining Update – 1/11/2021: Tentative Agreements to Salary and Benefit Packages
Earlier this evening, the District School Board of Pasco County and the United School Employees of Pasco (USEP) reached tentative agreements on proposals that, once ratified, will add over $25 million to the salary and benefit packages of the District’s teachers and School Related Personnel (SRP). The proposed settlement includes significant increases in the District’s Read moreAction Needed! HELP Protect FRS!
As if taxing teachers, firefighters, police, and other public employees paychecks 3% to help cover the state’s share of our retirement plan was not enough, legislative leaders are ramrodding a bill that could cost them even more. The House Government Operations Subcommittee is scheduled to consider committee bill, GVOPS 13-01, Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. that would close the traditional pension plan under the Florida
Read moreSupreme Court Rules 3% FRS Tax Stand
Today in an unexpected decision, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the 3-percent FRS tax levied on Florida public employees. The decision leaves half a million public employees holding the bag. Public employee leaders expressed shock and anger at the Florida Supreme Court ruling especially since the circuit court had ruled that the Florida Legislature overstepped
Read moreWaiting Continues for FRS Ruling
Although the election is over, the waiting continues for the Florida Supreme Court’s decision on FEA’s pension litigation. There is no set deadline for the Supreme Court to make its ruling. The court is a deliberative body and known for thoroughly reviewing all of the arguments, exhibits and research. Decisions can and do take months.
Read moreJoin us at Our Labor Day Celebration and in the Fight to Restore Our FRS Pension Rights!
Labor Day Celebration & Picnic Join our union brothers and sisters for a Labor Day Celebration to be held Monday, September 4th,11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Lupton’s Boggy Bottom Ranch (8407 Lupton Place, Plant City, 33567) located one mile east of the Hwy 39 and Keysville Road intersection in Plant City: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Plant+City&state=FL&address=8407+Lupton+Pl&zipcode=33567-3456&country=US&latitude=27.891157&longitude=-82.118127&geocode=ADDRESS This year’s
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