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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 2d

Rep. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social slams ‘out of touch’ House speaker at Healthcare Over Billionaires rally in Orlando www.orlandoweekly.com/news/rep-max...

Rep. Maxwell Frost slams ‘out of touch’ House speaker at Healthcare Over Billionaires rally in Orlando

Frost joined federal employees, unions and state representatives to highlight the impact of the government shutdown on Orlando’s workforce.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 4d

That feeling when you identify yet another former union staffer who is now earning hundreds of dollars per hour to convince workers *not* to form a union

a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with his eyes closed and his hands folded .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with his eyes closed and his hands folded .

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Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 5d

This is union busters trying to sell their $250/hour union busting services to Griselda's Pastry Shoppe, but still very fun data!

McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 5d

A new labor survey from Littler Mendelson found that 1 in 4 organizations whose workplaces were not fully unionized reported experiencing “organization activity” over the past two years, and most don't feel prepared to “effectively respond” www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news...

The unionization landscape is shifting. Here's how employers are navigating it. - Orlando Business Journal

Employers admit they aren't currently equipped to handle their employees unionizing. Here's how they're navigating the new landscape.

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Jesse Goes to Hell @killgoldfish.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s the underlying report from notorious union-busters Littler the article is summarizing www.littler.com/sites/defaul...

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 5d

A new labor survey from Littler Mendelson found that 1 in 4 organizations whose workplaces were not fully unionized reported experiencing “organization activity” over the past two years, and most don't feel prepared to “effectively respond” www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news...

The unionization landscape is shifting. Here's how employers are navigating it. - Orlando Business Journal

Employers admit they aren't currently equipped to handle their employees unionizing. Here's how they're navigating the new landscape.

www.bizjournals.com

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 6d

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid - Orlando Weekly

Tens of thousands of federal employees in Florida are either working without pay or have been furloughed as the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 continues, sparking affordability concerns...

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 6d

“Once again, we are told our work is ‘essential,’ but our livelihoods are treated as expendable,” said AFGE member and Orlando International Airport TSA officer Candise Isla www.orlandoweekly.com/news/governm...

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid - Orlando Weekly

Tens of thousands of federal employees in Florida are either working without pay or have been furloughed as the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 continues, sparking affordability concerns...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 12d

Florida’s minimum wage rises to $14 an hour

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Florida's minimum wage rises to $14 an hour - Orlando Weekly

Florida workers earning minimum wage should see extra money in their paychecks moving forward, as Florida’s minimum wage rises Tuesday from $13 an hour to $14 an hour.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 12d

Effective today, Florida's min. wage is now $14 an hour, nearly double the federal min. wage.

This wage hike comes as a result of a ballot measure approved by voters in 2020. It got more votes of support in Florida that year than either Trump or Biden. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida...

Florida's minimum wage rises to $14 an hour - Orlando Weekly

Florida workers earning minimum wage should see extra money in their paychecks moving forward, as Florida’s minimum wage rises Tuesday from $13 an hour to $14 an hour.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 16d

Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected

Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected - Orlando Weekly

Florida will see its minimum wage rise to $14 per hour on Sept. 30, thanks to a ballot initiative approved by Florida voters in 2020.

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 15d

to be clear, it's not a lawsuit — they are criminal charges, and only half of them have been dismissed (so far!)

ACLU @aclu.org · 15d

A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's baseless lawsuit against journalist Timothy Burke after he uncovered and shared unaired portions of a Fox News interview.

This is a win for the freedom of the press.

Journalist Wins First Amendment Fight Over Wiretap Allegations

A federal judge in Florida has dismissed wiretap charges against journalist Timothy Burke citing significant First Amendment concerns.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 16d

A low bar but although Florida's Attorney General is the only state official empowered to hold employers accountable for paying at least minimum wage, there is little/no evidence that the AG's office has ever taken enforcement action to do so.

Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 16d

Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected

Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected - Orlando Weekly

Florida will see its minimum wage rise to $14 per hour on Sept. 30, thanks to a ballot initiative approved by Florida voters in 2020.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 16d

Florida used to have state labor department, tasked in part with investigating wage complaints, but former Gov. Jeb Bush abolished that roughly 20 years ago www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida...

Florida lawmakers ignore attempt to reestablish a state labor department to take on wage theft — again

The AG's Office, the only state enforcement mechanism for Florida's minimum wage, recovered unpaid wages for exactly one person last year.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 16d

A low bar but although Florida's Attorney General is the only state official empowered to hold employers accountable for paying at least minimum wage, there is little/no evidence that the AG's office has ever taken enforcement action to do so.

Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 16d

Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected

Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected - Orlando Weekly

Florida will see its minimum wage rise to $14 per hour on Sept. 30, thanks to a ballot initiative approved by Florida voters in 2020.

www.orlandoweekly.com

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 19d

Shoutout to my Substack subscribers whose annual subscriptions just happened to renew ahead of my birthday

McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 24d

Florida Democrat Kelly Skidmore has revived an effort to defund a controversial, state-funded program that promotes anti-abortion pregnancy centers.

“I believe that if you’re going to DOGE our counties and our cities, then start in your own house,” she says www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida...

Florida Democrat revives effort to end controversial taxpayer-funded anti-abortion program

Florida Democrat Kelly Skidmore has filed a bill (HB 6001) that seeks to abolish a controversial program, funded by taxpayers, that promotes alternatives to abortion

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 26d

Protester assaulted at Pulse crosswalk

Video footage shows a man kicking a person on the ground at the site of the formerly rainbow-colored crosswalk.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 26d

Global Peace Film Festival brings Oscar-winning labor documentarian Barbara Kopple to Orlando

For the 2025 Global Peace Film Festival, Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple will bring her classic class-struggle documentary Harlan County, USA directly to an Orlando audience this week.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 26d

The Global Peace Film Festival is bringing Oscar-winning director Barbara Kopple to Orlando this week to present two of her films, including the classic labor documentary Harlan County USA.

Had the pleasure of connecting with her for a Q&A: www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/global-...

Global Peace Film Festival brings Oscar-winning labor documentarian Barbara Kopple to Orlando

For the 2025 Global Peace Film Festival, Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple will bring her classic class-struggle documentary Harlan County, USA directly to an Orlando audience this week.

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · 27d

New roundup of reported activity by Florida's union-avoidance consultants and the employers in Florida that hire them: caringclassrevolt.substack.com/p/busted-wha...

Busted: What Florida's union busters have been up to | Sept. 2025 (Part 1)

A round-up of reported activity by Florida's union-avoidance consultants and employers in Florida that hire them.

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 27d

#Florida teachers union president slams intimidation after state edu-ma-cation officials threaten social media probe of anyone who dared to speak the truth about Charlie Kirk. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida... via @shecarrieson.bsky.social

Florida teachers union president slams intimidation after state threatens social media probe

The head of Florida’s statewide teachers union condemned what he described as doxxing efforts that have emerged online after Florida’s top education official threatened to investigate teachers for wha...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · Sep 12

Florida teachers union president slams intimidation after state threatens social media probe

The head of Florida’s statewide teachers union condemned what he described as doxxing efforts that have emerged online after Florida’s top education official threatened to investigate teachers for wha...

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Orlando officials file request with #Florida DOT to restore rainbow crosswalk at Pulse memorial, pointing out that it's not political. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlando... via @shecarrieson.bsky.social

Orlando officials file request with state to restore rainbow Pulse crosswalk

City officials sent a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation last month seeking permission to restore a rainbow-colored crosswalk outside the

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wonder what their hourly rate was/is for Brightline... www.orlandoweekly.com/news/brightl...

'Brightlies': Passenger railway Brightline Florida hires union avoidance lawyers to discourage organizing workers

'I believe the best way to approach these matters is by working together, without a third party involved,' Brightline's president told employees over email

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McKenna Schueler @shecarrieson.bsky.social · Sep 9

“In an engagement agreement with the City of Peekskill, New York, the [Littler Mendelson] firm says its attorneys make as much as $1,760 an hour” prospect.org/justice/2025...

Anti-Union Law Firm Tells Clients to Go Ahead With Illegal Union-Busting Tactic

On a private webinar, Littler Mendelson attorneys said ‘risk-tolerant’ employers could ignore a Rhode Island ban, because anti-union meetings provide ‘tremendous value.’

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