Why Does Government Need Career Service Protections:"While the career service and employees unions mean the quadrennial 'suitcase parade' no longer occurs with the changes of elective officers, these protections also mean greater independence of employees from supervisors and management policies of the Governor and Cabinet" (The Florida Handbook, 1999-2000 p. 3) If you have any questions or would like more information about Service First, please contact ServiceFirst@dms.state.fl.us. One of the provisions of this bill eliminates the option for a mediator or special master to expedite the resolution of impasse during collective bargaining negotiations. The report linked below may have played a part in the legislature's decision: The Governor's "Service First" plan was called "Service Worst" by an independent arbiter who was selected by mutual agreement to help break the impasse in the negotiation between the employees union (AFCSME) and the State's labor negotiation team at the Department of Management Services. You can find this report on AFSCME's website -the special master's report. This forum speaks to the Governor's plan - is it "Service first" or "Service Worse"? Will it cripple the workforce by getting rid of worker protections? Is the business model, with it's focus on bottom line profit, even applicable to government? Do we need to choose between saving money and providing necessary services? is the Governor's plan trying to help Florida, or is it a corporate give-away? Time will tell. Go to forum on "Service First" here. Email us and tell us your story, or use the form below:(volunteers still wanted - let us know if you want to help)
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