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Florida’s Public Services Workers

On Our Way to a Better Future

Member GallerySEIU Florida Public Services Union is the largest union of public employees in Florida — and as we grow, we will have a stronger voice to create a better future for ourselves, our families and our communities.

We’re ready to work with the families we serve, advocates, community leaders and elected officials to set higher standards for public services and to make our communities safe and healthy.  We’ll need and encourage the active participation of every worker as we move forward.

Breaking News - March 10th, 2:06 AM

 

Member Lobbying Program Logo

Our International Union is now accepting applications for member lobbyists for two upcoming terms in Washington, DC.

It's important to make sure that governmemt works for us -- creating and maintaining the programs and policies that improve the lives of workers and our families and create a more just and humane society.  SEIU members from across the country will be selected to participate in two upcoming terms in our nation's capital.

FPSU members are encouraged to apply for positions in this exciting program.  Please see Member Lobbying Program Info Letter Member Lobbying Program Info Letter for detailed information on the program.  An application is available at Member Lobbying Program Application Member Lobbying Program Application.  Please note that as the International Union will provide both lodging plus $120 per week for living expenses, FPSU will not provide a per diem payment in addition to those.  Please also note that the March 15th application deadline for the first program is right around the corner.  Also, see the first edition newsletter on the program at Member Lobbying Program Newsletter Member Lobbying Program Newsletter.

Interested in applying?  Please notify the FPSU organizer in your area.  Please note that a minimum, two-month time period away from one's job is required.


Carl McKoy Falls Short in Boynton Beach Mayor's Race

FPSU's members in the City of Boynton Beach hosted a screening for the nine candidates in that city's mayoral race last month.  Following a question and answer period and consultation, members felt that Carl McKoy was most in tune with our working family issues.  They voted to recommend his endorsement and forwarded that to SEIU's Florida State Council.

Boynton screeners
Boynton Beach members who screened mayoral candidates stand with provisional president Alphonso Mayfield.  They are (left to right), Mike Osborn, Don Roberts, Greg Russell, Vicki Lloyd, Alphonso, Archie Underwood and Stan Foster.

It wasn't to be though as McKoy finished fourth in a field of seven candidates.   "We worked hard for Commissioner McKoy and this one hurts," said Mike Osborn.  The city's residents missed an opportunity to elect a great mayor.  We'll regroup though and discuss our next steps.  As working people, we have to stay politically engaged."

Carl McKoy with members
Boynton Beach COPE activists Mike Osborn, Carol Mahoney, Elifaite Damus and Stan Foster stand with Carl McKoy (red tie) in the hopeful, early minutes of Tuesday night's vote count party

Alphonso Mayfield Our First Member-Elected President!

Alphonso



Votes were counted in our first officer and Executive Board Election on February 26th.

Liza Receives Ballots
Election Committee Chair Liza Jacobs receives the ballots from the secure area of the post office.


John Seibel

John Seibel (far right) is owner and president of TrueBallot, Inc.  He and assistant Nick conduct union elections across the country.  Seibel is seen here explaining how the votes will be counted.  Their experience and professionalism gave both our Election Committee and observers full confidence that the votes would be accurately counted.

Large group at vote count
A large group of members were present to witness the vote count.  This part of the observers were from Palm Beach County.

Members track vote count
Members tracked the vote count which was projected on the wall.

Election Winners were:

President - Alphonso Mayfield
VP for Member Strength - Sherrie Colgain (HCC)
VP for Finance - Richard "Mac" MacDonald (Pinellas County Schools)
VP for Operations - John McGibbon (Lake County Schools)
VP for Organizing - Robin Turner (City of St. Petersburg)
VP for Political Strength - Theo Webster (City of Orlando)

Executive Board:
Angela Aikens (Palm Beach County Schools)
Andre Allen (City of St. Petersburg)
Lee Davis (Pinellas County Schools)
Nathaniel "Bamm Bamm" Evans (Palm Tran)
Lovie Fulse (Palm Beach County Schools)
Sandy Gamble (Lake County Schools)
Lynette Gibbs (Jacksonville Head Start)
John Henkle (Orange County Library System)
Robin Kirkpatrick (Jacksonville Head Start)
Josh McDermott (City of West Palm Beach)
Gene Phillips (Lake County Schools)
Paul Rich (Palm Tran)
Sonya Roundtree (Pinellas County Schools)
Maurice Spence (City of Riviera Beach)
Ken Turley (Hillsborough Community College)
Vergia Virgil (Palm Beach County Schools)
Carry Walker (Palm Beach County Schools)

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Who We Are

SEIU Florida Public Services Union represents 19,000 workers in eight counties, 16 cities, three Head Start agencies and four school districts across Florida.