Duval Teachers Face Union Recertification Battle | Jacksonville News

Duval Teachers United faces a major setback after missing a state-mandated deadline, forcing them into a costly and complex recertification election under new laws designed to weaken unions. With membership dipping below the 60% threshold required for certification—and now needing 50% voter turnout across thousands of employees—the union is scrambling amid mounting pressure. Compounding the issue, the school board hired an attorney with a well-documented history of opposing labor unions, signaling a potential shift toward anti-union policies. Union president Tammie Brooks-Evans warns these moves are part of a broader effort to turn public workers into “at-will” employees. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e193a7b96bec062e