/tags/united-teachers-of-dade United Teachers of Dade en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:56:25 GMT /education/2026-06-09/desantis-wants-teachers-unions-gone-united-teachers-of-dade-says-it-is-here-to-stay As Florida's new anti-union bill goes into effect, the state's largest public sector union is holding a new election in uncharted territory. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:56:25 GMT /education/2026-06-09/desantis-wants-teachers-unions-gone-united-teachers-of-dade-says-it-is-here-to-stay Daniel Rivero /government-politics/2023-06-30/floridas-new-union-law-sb-256 The law changes how most public employees pay union dues, while requiring more members pay dues to keep unions alive. The double-whammy law is seen as an existential threat by many workers and unions. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-30/floridas-new-union-law-sb-256 Daniel Rivero /local-news/2022-08-29/united-teachers-of-dade-president-chosen-as-crists-running-mate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist formally announced that Karla Hernandez-Mats, the president of Miami-Dade County's teachers union, will be his running mate in the upcoming election. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:29:18 GMT /local-news/2022-08-29/united-teachers-of-dade-president-chosen-as-crists-running-mate Jim Turner /2022-03-16/teachers-on-the-so-called-dont-say-gay-bill-new-neuroscience-center-murder-on-the-beach-mystery-bookstore Teachers prepare for changes after Florida lawmakers pass controversial new education laws. We'll learn about a new research facility coming to south Florida that focuses on neurological conditions. Plus, we say goodbye to a beloved local bookstore that has focused on bringing joy to mystery lovers since the mid-90s. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:25:05 GMT /2022-03-16/teachers-on-the-so-called-dont-say-gay-bill-new-neuroscience-center-murder-on-the-beach-mystery-bookstore Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /education/2022-02-24/miami-dade-teachers-union-votes-decisively-to-keep-current-leadership The leadership team of United Teachers of Dade fought off challengers who said they've lost touch with members. The president of the teachers union won reelection — but by a smaller margin than in past years. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:13:02 GMT /education/2022-02-24/miami-dade-teachers-union-votes-decisively-to-keep-current-leadership Kate Payne /2021-02-19/covid-19-and-the-classroom-and-a-discussion-of-the-trans-violence-epidemic South Florida teachers union leaders say CDC protocols are being followed but more work flexibility is needed. Also, a "vicious and violent" murder of a Black transgender woman highlights violence faced by the community. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:35:13 GMT /2021-02-19/covid-19-and-the-classroom-and-a-discussion-of-the-trans-violence-epidemic Tom Hudson /2020-10-09/broward-schools-reopen-but-most-students-stay-home Broward County Public Schools was the last district in the state to bring students back into classrooms. Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:05:53 GMT /2020-10-09/broward-schools-reopen-but-most-students-stay-home Jessica Bakeman /2020-09-01/from-miami-high-school-band-director-to-national-teachers-union-leader-ingram-gets-a-new-job Fedrick Ingram moved up from a local teachers' union to the statewide union and now to a leadership position with the American Federation of Teachers. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:17:14 GMT /2020-09-01/from-miami-high-school-band-director-to-national-teachers-union-leader-ingram-gets-a-new-job Jessica Bakeman /education/2020-06-17/miami-dade-starting-teacher-salary-could-jump-to-47-5k-matching-governors-proposal The starting teacher salary in Miami-Dade County Public Schools would jump to $47,500 for the 2020-21 school year, and eligible teachers would get a 2.5… Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:15:01 GMT /education/2020-06-17/miami-dade-starting-teacher-salary-could-jump-to-47-5k-matching-governors-proposal Jessica Bakeman /education/2019-11-14/desantis-reenvisions-teacher-bonus-program-and-title-i-schools-have-most-to-gain Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced a new program that would offer thousands of dollars in bonuses to teachers and… Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:56:23 GMT /education/2019-11-14/desantis-reenvisions-teacher-bonus-program-and-title-i-schools-have-most-to-gain Danielle Prieur