Overview

• Florida teachers must now mail in their union dues every month instead of having them automatically deducted from their paychecks.
• The new law is seen as an attempt to weaken teacher unions and make it harder for them to operate in the state.
• Unions will face additional reporting requirements and smaller unions could lose certification.
• The law signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis excludes police, fire and correction officer unions.
• Critics argue the law undermines organized labor and workers' rights while supporters say it aims to benefit parents, students and education.