Florida’s Duval County teachers’ union is in a tight race to maintain its official certification before a critical deadline, with state officials reviewing its petition to retain bargaining rights. The union must demonstrate sufficient membership support to avoid potential decertification, a process that could strip educators of collective bargaining protections. Legal and procedural hurdles loom as the state evaluates whether the union meets the required thresholds for representation. The outcome could reshape labor relations in the county’s public schools.
Duval teachers' union races to avoid losing certification The Florida Times-Union
