Florida Republican bill targeting public sector labor unions moves to full Senate

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 1,398

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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A proposal that would change how public sector union certifications are decided was approved in a Senate committee meeting Monday. The measure is fiercely contested by organized labor, which contends it could dramatically weaken or even crush unions throughout the state.

Instead of a union being re-certified if it gains the simple majority of votes, the bill (SB 1296) would require approval from 25% of the entire bargaining unit, not just those who actually …

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