Better Caltrain Alerts5:10 PM: Train #SB256 is running ~4 minutes late. It is 3.2mi behind where it should be at this time (tweets every 5 minutes - 1 min updates@ https://caltrain.live). Train is at 22nd Street station.
5:30 PM Train #SB256 is stopped/holding at Millbrae (has not moved in 5 minutes)
5:09 PM: Train #SB256 is running ~4 minutes late. It is 3.4mi behind where it should be at this time (tweets every 5 minutes - 1 min updates@ https://caltrain.live). Train is at 22nd Street station.
5:30 PM Train #SB256 is stopped/holding at Millbrae (has not moved in 5 minutes)
A Byrd#Union News: AFSCME Council 79 Decertified
Now that #SB256 has become law, how has it affected unions? Oh, look, exactly as predicted -- the largest public employee union in #Florida has now lost its status as a bargaining agent. You can read more about the bill, its effect on AFSCME, the lawsuits it's facing, and what public employees in the state can do to re-secure their right to collective bargaining again!
https://byrdbrnz.me/union-news-afscme-council-79-decertified/
#FLPoli #FloridaPolitics #UnionNews
Now that #SB256 has become law, how has it affected unions? Oh, look, exactly as predicted -- the largest public employee union in #Florida has now lost its status as a bargaining agent. You can read more about the bill, its effect on AFSCME, the lawsuits it's facing, and what public employees in the state can do to re-secure their right to collective bargaining again!
https://byrdbrnz.me/union-news-afscme-council-79-decertified/
#FLPoli #FloridaPolitics #UnionNews
5:10 PM: Train #SB256 is running ~4 minutes late. It is 3.4mi behind where it should be at this time (tweets every 5 minutes - 1 min updates@ https://caltrain.live). Train is at 22nd Street station.
#Florida #SB256 Thread of the Day
According to the calendar, there are about 70 bills on Third Reading ahead of SB256 today. Session starts at 10am EST. We fully expect this anti-union bill to be passed today.
Not sure if I will be there in person or not today, but I will be watching the livestream. When debate gets underway for this bill, I will add to the thread any interesting points. Given that this is a Republican sponsored bill, we again expect this to pass without issue as both chambers here are Republican controlled and there have historically not been enough votes against it.
As a reminder, this bill is deeply unpopular with constituents across the aisle. This would force unions to submit a yearly audit done by a CPA, require #union members to pay dues directly instead of deducted from their paychecks, and require unions to have 60% of members paying dues to remain certified (though we're reminded that if they don't, members can vote to keep their union...Anually.)
According to the calendar, there are about 70 bills on Third Reading ahead of SB256 today. Session starts at 10am EST. We fully expect this anti-union bill to be passed today.
Not sure if I will be there in person or not today, but I will be watching the livestream. When debate gets underway for this bill, I will add to the thread any interesting points. Given that this is a Republican sponsored bill, we again expect this to pass without issue as both chambers here are Republican controlled and there have historically not been enough votes against it.
As a reminder, this bill is deeply unpopular with constituents across the aisle. This would force unions to submit a yearly audit done by a CPA, require #union members to pay dues directly instead of deducted from their paychecks, and require unions to have 60% of members paying dues to remain certified (though we're reminded that if they don't, members can vote to keep their union...Anually.)
Well, without much fanfare, #SB256 is now on Third Reading before the #FL House
I applaud the Representatives, on both sides, who attempted to make this bill better with their amendments. From offering more time for unions to adjust, carving out more workers, and changing the audit requirements to be more fair to smaller unions -- ever attempt was valiant and seen, even if we ultimately heard the mantra of "unfriendly amendment."
We're expecting this bill to be passed tomorrow. A defense is being mounted, but the smaller unions may be without much protection.
Gentle reminder: join your #union! If your job doesn't have one, your industry probably does! Union rights are #CivilRights are #HumanRights!
I applaud the Representatives, on both sides, who attempted to make this bill better with their amendments. From offering more time for unions to adjust, carving out more workers, and changing the audit requirements to be more fair to smaller unions -- ever attempt was valiant and seen, even if we ultimately heard the mantra of "unfriendly amendment."
We're expecting this bill to be passed tomorrow. A defense is being mounted, but the smaller unions may be without much protection.
Gentle reminder: join your #union! If your job doesn't have one, your industry probably does! Union rights are #CivilRights are #HumanRights!
❤️#Live
So much news to cover, wow! We might even check in on the #FL House floor debate for #SB256 and see what's going on with that. At the very least, come learn some #union history with us as we discuss the #Haymarket Incident and the fight for the 8-hour work day.
https://twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
#Twitch #TwitchStreamer
So much news to cover, wow! We might even check in on the #FL House floor debate for #SB256 and see what's going on with that. At the very least, come learn some #union history with us as we discuss the #Haymarket Incident and the fight for the 8-hour work day.
https://twitch.tv/byrdbrnz
#Twitch #TwitchStreamer
#SB256 update
Next week on Tuesday, the #FL House will enter debate on SB256/#HB1445 -- the anti-union bill -- and it will then be placed on Third Reading. It is expected to be fast tracked to vote the very next day -- Wed 4/26.
If you are a part of a FL public employee #union and not currently paying dues, consider if you are able to and help your union reach the 60% dues paying membership this bill requires. If you're not a part of a union, consider joining! You already benefit from all the bargaining they do, help to protect that by doing something very simple.
More updates next week!
Next week on Tuesday, the #FL House will enter debate on SB256/#HB1445 -- the anti-union bill -- and it will then be placed on Third Reading. It is expected to be fast tracked to vote the very next day -- Wed 4/26.
If you are a part of a FL public employee #union and not currently paying dues, consider if you are able to and help your union reach the 60% dues paying membership this bill requires. If you're not a part of a union, consider joining! You already benefit from all the bargaining they do, help to protect that by doing something very simple.
More updates next week!