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Judge refuses to block union dues change

Florida law that ends automatic due payments for unions takes effect A new Florida law that ends automatic due payments for unions took effect on July 1, 2023. The law, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, requires government employees who want to be represented by a union to affirmatively opt in to paying dues. Previously, union dues were...

DROP Expands

Florida Expands Government Employee Retirement Benefits Governor Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers have expanded the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), a program that allows government employees to draw pensions while continuing to work. The expansion will allow employees to participate in DROP for up to 10 years, up from the current limit of five years. The expansion is expected to cost state...