Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would impose stricter requirements on public employee unions, drawing opposition from union members across the state, including teachers in Leon County.
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Florida bill would tighten rules for public employee unions, drawing pushback from Leon County teachers
Senate Bill 1296 tightens rules for public employee unions by clarifying their obligations and making it harder for them to operate and stay certified. Among its provisions, the bill would increase the voter approval threshold for a union to recertify and continue bargaining its contract.
Union members from across Florida gathered Monday to advocate against the bill. Among them were representatives from the Leon Classroom Teachers Association, including Carol Hurst, a third-grade teacher at DeSoto Trail Elementary…