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On December 18th, the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) uncovered the impact of dynamic shifts in retirements, new hires, resignations, and terminations within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Due to these shifts, UTD did not meet the new membership density requirement imposed by Senate Bill 256, which raised the threshold from 50% to 60% of dues-paying members. While this development triggers a mandatory certification election, the process of obtaining Showing of Interest cards from at least 30% of our bargaining unit has been well underway. The results continue to show that M-DCPS employees stand in solidarity with UTD. This legislative shift, viewed by many as a draconian union-busting bill, continues to ignite a powerful wave of commitment and solidarity among Miami-Dade County educators and support staff—representing the third-largest school district nationwide. UTD will outline what’s next for the Union while summarizing their collective efforts.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 15th, 2024, at 11:00 AM
WHERE: United Teachers of Dade Headquarters, 5553 NW 36th St, Miami Springs, Florida 33166
WHO: Karla Hernández-Mats, UTD President
Antonio “Tony” White, UTD First Vice-President
Mindy Grimes-Festge, UTD Secretary/Treasurer
In the face of SB 256, a legislative onslaught aimed to destroy labor unions in Florida, UTD has confronted these challenges head-on, resiliently amplifying the value of the union and workers’ rights amidst a barrage of adverse propaganda targeting educators. UTD has successfully negotiated its most substantial contract to date, a monumental achievement benefiting all M-DCPS employees. This groundbreaking contract incorporates provisions from a locally passed referendum and allocates $125 million exclusively for pay raises. UTD serves as the backbone for the workforce of the third-largest employer in the county, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Without the collective power of a union, M-DCPS faculty and staff would lack a robust advocate for their compensation, healthcare, and comprehensive benefits, including pensions and improved working conditions.
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by contacting Jude Bruno at Jude@utd.org or 305-778-4371.
