TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's capital city is preparing for one of its largest demonstrations in recent years, as thousands of school workers from across the state arrive Monday to rally for more education spending.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $1 billion for teacher bonuses and to dramatically lift starting salaries for public school teachers.
But the 145,000-member Florida Education Association wants more than twice that amount every year over the next decade.
The union is calling for 10% wage increases for all of its members, which not only includes teachers but also social workers, librarians, teacher's aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and custodians.
