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Union Recertification Process
Required Legal Notices to Employees
Related State Law Regarding the Union Recertification Process
- Section 447.203 – Definitions, Florida Statutes
- Section 447.305 – Registration of employee organization, Florida Statutes
- Section 447.307 – Certification of employee organization, Florida Statutes
- Chapter 28-106, Decisions Determining Substantial Interests [Florida Administrative Code (FAC)]
- Chapter 60CC-1: Petitions Concerning Representation, Florida Administrative Code (FAC)
- Chapter 60CC-2: Election Procedures, Florida Administrative Code (FAC)
- Chapter 60CC-6: Registration of Employee Organizations (FAC)
Brief Outline of the Union Recertification Process
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1. Beginning October 01, 2023, any employee organization (e.g., union) that has been certified as the bargaining agent must supply to the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) information as of the 30th day (e.g., March 13, 2024) immediately preceding their date of (registration) renewal (e.g., April 13, 2024). The information determines the calculation of union membership density.
2. If the union has less than 60% of the employees eligible for representation paying dues, then the union must petition PERC pursuant to s. 447.307(2), Florida Statutes, and must have statements signed by at least 30% of the employees supporting the union.
3. Then, PERC shall conduct an election (e.g., mail ballot), and a majority (e.g., 50% plus 1) of bargaining unit employees who complete and return ballots must vote “Yes” to keep the exclusive bargaining agent.
4. Per PERC Rule 60CC-2.006 – Cost of Conducting Election, both parties split "to share equally the Commission’s costs of conducting such election" (e.g., about $1.65 per employee).