Tallahassee – AFSCME Florida Council 79 President and International Vice President Vicki Hall released the following statement today on the introduction of anti-worker legislation, SB25
We are honored to share the news that President Se'Adoreia “Cee Cee” Brown was presented with Legacy Magazine's 40 under 40: Black Leaders of Today & Tomorrow award this past weekend.
AFSCME is a Union that is dedicated to public service, both in and outside of the workplace. We embody that dedication at Local 199 with the work we do in our communities. This holiday season, Local 199 in collaboration with WJFP 91.1 FM, and Lady Migos Entertainment hosted our first annual Toy Drive for underprivileged children and families in Fort Pierce. The event brought together over 100 children and adults receiving gifts, and charity during these challenging economic times.
On Monday June 29, AFSCME Local 199 was informed that the Clerk of Courts had a budget shortfall of more than $9 million dollars and that this shortfall would result in around 107 layoffs and furloughs for all of our 2,000 Clerk of Court employees in Miami-Dade County. On July 2nd, Local 199 held a Zoom meeting to discuss our options and put a plan of action in place to avert these changes and remind the County of the value of our dedicated employees.
President Brown laid out an emergency call to action for members to contact lawmakers both in Tallahassee and Miami-Dade County and Local 199 members came through big time. With an overwhelming number of calls and emails to County Commissioners, President Brown was able to work closely with Deputy Mayor Moon, County Clerk Harvey Ruvin, and Miami-Dade County lawmakers to make up the shortfall from other areas of the budget and avoid the lay offs and furloughs entirely.
Ashley Sanders has an essential job. As a Home Care Aide with the Community Action and Human Services Department in Miami Dade County for the past seven years, she cares for elderly residents with disabilities and helps them to lead healthy and active lives in their own homes and communities. "I love what I do," said Sanders, "I care for people and help make their lives better. It's challenging but fulfilling work."
Today I was informed that one of our own AFSCME Local 199 members has tested positive for COVID-19. The member is an employee of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources and works at the Miami Dade County Permitting and Inspections Center.
We are in this together during this difficult time as we begin to face the challenges that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is placing on our livelihood.
Miami Dade County is working vigorously to ensure that all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure the health and safety of its workforce and all AFSCME members. AFSCME Local 199 is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your work situation.
Miami-Dade County Public Employees turned out in droves last week to approve a historic contract that grants county workers increased worker protections, a 2 percent cost of living increase (implemented retroactively), and an additional $70 biweekly supplement for all bargaining unit employees.
In total, a record setting 2,325 County employees voted in the January 17 ratification. Of those, 2316 voted 'YES.'
All employees covered under the AFSCME Local 199 Contract with Miami-Dade County are eligible to vote on the ratification of our 2020 contract. Contract highlights can be found HERE.
This contract will bring additional pay to each member of AFSCME Local 199 and will strengthen workplace protections.
Contract Ratification Voting will take place on January 17, 2020 from 8AM to 6PM at the following locations:
Below is the latest on AFSCME Local 199 Contract Negotiations. We are set for a ratification vote on Friday, January 17 from 8AM to 6PM. We will be sending voting locations via email in the coming days.
