Teachers Unions /tags/teachers-unions-1 Teachers Unions en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 18 May 2026 15:09:16 GMT Why Florida's teachers union sued over the state's universal school vouchers /the-florida-roundup/2026-05-18/why-floridas-teachers-union-sued-over-the-states-universal-school-vouchers The system serves hundreds of thousands of students and costs billions. On "The Florida Roundup," Politico reporter Andrew Atterbury breaks down the legal challenge and why homeschooling is a major factor. Mon, 18 May 2026 15:09:16 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2026-05-18/why-floridas-teachers-union-sued-over-the-states-universal-school-vouchers Meleah Lyden Palm Beach County teachers get raises after months of negotiations limbo /education/2026-05-06/palm-beach-county-teachers-get-raises-after-months-of-negotiations-limbo The school board of Palm Beach County on Wednesday voted to increase teacher salaries by 3.5%, as recommended by an external party. Wed, 06 May 2026 23:11:35 GMT /education/2026-05-06/palm-beach-county-teachers-get-raises-after-months-of-negotiations-limbo Natalie La Roche Pietri Union-restricting measure crosses finish line, gets DeSantis signature /government-politics/2026-05-04/union-restricting-measure-crosses-finish-line-gets-desantis-signature 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. Mon, 04 May 2026 17:20:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-04/union-restricting-measure-crosses-finish-line-gets-desantis-signature Jay Waagmeester | Florida Phoenix GOP legislation aimed at heart of teachers’ unions sent to DeSantis /education/2026-04-30/gop-legislation-aimed-at-heart-of-teachers-unions-sent-to-desantis Under a contentious bill in the Republican-controlled state Legislature, Cassie Urbenz’s union — and others like it around the state — could face decertification. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:02:00 GMT /education/2026-04-30/gop-legislation-aimed-at-heart-of-teachers-unions-sent-to-desantis Marta Zherukha | Fresh Take Florida 'We are not asking for the moon': The battle over raises for Palm Beach County teachers continues /education/2026-04-13/raises-palm-beach-county-teachers The CTA declared an impasse in November after the district's offer, resulting in the state recommending a 3.5% raise for teachers. The district rejected the special magistrate's recommendation. The lack of resolution on the matter is an "injustice," said the teachers union president. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:11:59 GMT /education/2026-04-13/raises-palm-beach-county-teachers Natalie La Roche Pietri Florida's largest teachers union says it doesn't condone or support student walkouts /education/2026-02-18/floridas-largest-teachers-union-says-it-doesnt-condone-or-support-student-walkouts There have been dozens of student walkouts protesting the actions of ICE held at high schools throughout the state this month. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:50:19 GMT /education/2026-02-18/floridas-largest-teachers-union-says-it-doesnt-condone-or-support-student-walkouts Danielle Prieur Florida Education Association wants Legislature to make major investment into schools, teachers /education/2026-01-13/teacher-pay-florida-education-association The FEA, the state’s largest union representing teachers and education staff, unveiled a legislative agenda Tuesday focused on three key issues: competitive compensation, the recruitment of high-quality educators, and the protection of academic freedom. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:27:32 GMT /education/2026-01-13/teacher-pay-florida-education-association SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff Impasse declared for first time in over a decade in Palm Beach County teacher salary negotiations /education/2025-11-20/palm-beach-county-teacher-salary-negotiations The teachers union leader says the district "needs to do better" after the counter-offer ranked as the lowest in years. The district is adjusting to a budget shortfall of $40 million. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /education/2025-11-20/palm-beach-county-teacher-salary-negotiations Natalie La Roche Pietri Educator unions say they'll continue to fight state law despite legal setback /education/2024-08-07/educator-unions-say-theyll-continue-to-fight-state-law-despite-legal-setback A federal judge sided mostly with the state on a law that public-sector union leaders say makes it harder to continue representing their workers. One part of the law still has room for debate, however. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT /education/2024-08-07/educator-unions-say-theyll-continue-to-fight-state-law-despite-legal-setback Nancy Guan Florida teachers unions scramble to collect dues or risk decertification /education/2023-11-20/florida-teachers-unions-scramble-to-collect-dues-or-risk-decertification Under a new Florida law, teachers unions that don't collect dues from at least 60 percent of their members risk decertification. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:38:03 GMT /education/2023-11-20/florida-teachers-unions-scramble-to-collect-dues-or-risk-decertification Danielle Prieur