Union-restricting measure crosses finish line, gets DeSantis signature

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,170

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Ron DeSantis got to put the finishing touches on one of his 2026 legislative priorities Friday, signing a union-restricting bill that had been subject to intense debate in Florida’s Capitol.

DeSantis signed SB 1296 at Fort Myers High School on May Day, a worldwide holiday observing the labor movement.

Although the focus of the news conference was on education and teacher unions, the state teachers’ union, Florida Education Association; and AFL-CIO, said …

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