Special Legislative Session
Save Email Print
Posted: 7:52 PM Nov 30, 2009
Special Legislative Session
The governor and state lawmakers are on the verge of calling a special session to vote on commuter rail in central and southeast Florida, but the AFL-CIO union is objecting to the current plan.
width:222 and height: 150 and picwidth: 222 and pciheight: 150
Font Size:

The governor and state lawmakers are on the verge of calling a special session to vote on commuter rail in central and southeast Florida, but the AFL-CIO union is objecting to the current plan.

The union says legislation to move the SunRail and TriRail projects forward would block railroad workers from unionizing.

AFL-CIO President Mike Williams say if the legislation passes hundreds of workers will be shortchanged.

“You bet I want jobs. Are you asking me I want the type of jobs that are going to cause a man and woman to struggle week to week to put food on the table? The answer is no.”

Lawmakers are expected to hold session later this week, but with a meeting cost of 40-thousand dollars, legislative leaders want to be close to a deal before calling people back to Tallahassee.

WJHG.com Commenting Policy
Comments are posted from viewers like you and DO NOT reflect the opinions or views of this station as an entity. NewsChannel 7 invites you to share your opinions with others as an interactive, thought-provoking forum for respectful debate and communication.


For more on the WJHG.com Commenting Policy, click here.
WJHG.com Features
WJHG Classifieds
Buy, Sell or Trade!
 Money Talks
CPA and Money Reporter, Stacey Johnson brings you helpful financial tips and consumer news you can use!
Investing 101
Financial Consultant, Steve Moss, offers retirement and estate planning advice just for you!
Pet Pals
See what animals are up for adoption.
Scam Alert!
Don't be scammed! Find the latest scam's right here, or report one!
Go Green!
Have a question about Energy Savings? Ask the Experts here!
Health Watch
Watch Videos and Read the latest Health news.