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.
Please see the below video from President Brown on the latest on contract negotiations with Miami-Dade County. We will be posting regular updates on our collective bargaining to keep members up to date on the on what we are doing to stand up and fight for the best contract for our members. Please stay tuned for future updates and SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube Channel!
Thursday evening, a unique school bus started rolling around the streets of South Florida, and AFSCME members helped make it possible!
The Mobile School Pantry will hit the roads to visit area schools and distribute food to children and families in need. The bus is making a real impact by helping students to be able to concentrate on their school work instead of their hunger.
