SEIU Archives - Orlando Rising

Orlando airport union effort gets Democrats’ support

09/19/2018

The union organizing an effort to raise wages and benefits for thousands of contract workers at the Orlando International Airport is becoming a symbol of Democrats' living wage push in Florida. On Tuesday, sev... Read More

Andrew Gillum sees his path in five-way primary

Scott Powers

07/17/2018

Our State

At this point Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is counting on it not taking much - maybe 20-something, 30 percent - to win the August 28 Democratic primary for governor and he is counting on inspiring a midnight... Read More

Orlando commissioners quietly approve raises for themselves

Drew Wilson

04/12/2017

Our Politics

City commissioners and the mayor gave themselves a pay bump last month alongside an agenda item raising wages for other city employees, reports Jeff Weiner of the Orlando Sentinel. The vote, opposed by commi... Read More

Val Demings beginning to draw business money in CD 10 race

Scott Powers

10/25/2016

Our Politics

If there is an indication that a candidate's victory is seen by some as all but in hand, it's when money normally sent to an opposing party's candidate starts arriving, and Democratic congressional nominee Val ... Read More

Emily Bonilla endorsed by three labor unions in race for County Commission District 5

Larry Griffin

09/20/2016

Our Politics

Emily Bonilla, in her race for the County Commission District 5 seat, has picked up endorsements from several local unions: the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 606, the Central Florida AFL... Read More

Service workers union endorses Val Demings for Congress, Alex Barrio, Amy Mercado, Henry Lim for House

Scott Powers

08/03/2016

Our Politics

A politically-potent public employees and health workers union has released more endorsements in Central Florida races including those of congressional candidate Val Demings and Florida House candidate Henry Li... Read More

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Orlando airport union effort gets Democrats’ support

Andrew Gillum sees his path in five-way primary

Orlando commissioners quietly approve raises for themselves

Val Demings beginning to draw business money in CD 10 race

Emily Bonilla endorsed by three labor unions in race for County Commission District 5

Service workers union endorses Val Demings for Congress, Alex Barrio, Amy Mercado, Henry Lim for House