Shadowing Wendy Haas
It was my honor and privilege to shadow Wendy Haas at North Ft. Myers High. Today was simply amazing and no matter what this legislature has heaped upon public school employees the people that dedicate [...]
My statement on last night’s passage of HB 7055
Statement from Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall on Passage of HB 7055: Tallahassee, FL ̶ The House Speaker has once again bullied his chamber into casting a vote that jeopardizes the quality of education for [...]
My testimony on HB 7055
January 31, 2018 Testimony on HB 7055 by FEA President Joanne McCall, in front of the Florida House Appropriations Committee: Good morning. I am Joanne McCall, President of the Florida Education Association. I am not [...]
HB 25 A Union Busting Bill
HB 25 a bill crafted by Rep. Plakon - designed to silence the voices of public school educators across this state. It is an unnecessary bill not for public good but for political pay back. [...]
5 Things That Must Change to Improve Public Education
If the Florida Legislature wants to do right by our 2.8 million public school students they should follow these five simple steps. 1. Ensure adequate funding - Florida ranks 41st in the nation in per pupil [...]
“Public unions at odds with Florida lawmakers”
Check out this article that was released following our press conference on House Bill 25. FEA partnered with Florida AFL-CIO, SEIU and AFSCME to denounce HB 25, the latest proposal from legislative leadership that seeks [...]