TAMPA - City council members rejected Mayor Pam Iorio's proposal to turn janitorial jobs over to the private sector, a move that preserves the jobs of 27 employees but forces the council to figure out other ways to save money. ...more

June 26, 2008

SEBRING — Contract talks between the Highlands County School District and the school support personnel union have recessed until September when negotiators will have more information on which to base their salary talks. The state budget issues will be a little clearer in a few months, said Michel Bernier, chief negotiator for the support personnel union. Also, after school starts in August, the district will know how many support workers they'll need based on student enrollment. The state funds school districts a certain amount per student. More students bring in more state monies to school districts. ...more

June 19, 2008

The battle continues. The seemingly small issue over who provides emergency medical services at Raymond James Stadium has turned into a seemingly endless war between city and county officials, complete with dueling ordinances and threats of going to court. ...more

May 21, 2008

As the University of South Florida prepares to announce its budget-cutting plan this week, its faculty union is saying, not so fast. ...more

May 20, 2008

Ford Motor Co.'s top manufacturing executive says the company will save money with a new contract ratified last weekend by the Canadian Auto Workers, even though it doesn't include a lower-tier pay scale for new hires. ...more

May 6, 2008

When Mike Rampino returns from vacation, he will have a lot waiting for him. The third in command at Spring Hill Fire Rescue became second in command when Chief J.J. Morrison resigned last week. ...more

February 23, 2008

Dozens of firefighters filled the historic Pasco County Courthouse at Tuesday's county commission meeting to draw attention to the fact that they still don't have a contract with county officials. ...more

February 16, 2008

A spirit of cooperation filled county commission chambers Tuesday as fire officials vowed to join forces and work together to implement some of the collaborative recommendations proposed by a fire consultant. ...more

January 15, 2008

Will explore collaborative efforts. ...more

January 15, 2008

Experienced air traffic controllers are retiring faster this year than the government projected and their union says the remaining veterans can no longer safely handle peak volumes in major markets. ...more

January 11, 2008