With just hours left before a key deadline, Duval Teachers United is still roughly 250 members short of the threshold needed to avoid a recertification vote, according to union leaders.
The union must reach 60% membership among the groups it represents or face a recertification election under changes in state law. Union leaders have warned that losing certification could put the district’s current collective bargaining agreement at risk, including negotiated benefits and workplace protections.
The debate has drawn strong reactions from supporters and critics alike. Now, a Duval County parent and public education advocate is weighing in…