Florida Judge Rules in Favor of Public Employees
Via a press release from the Florida Education Association:
March 6, 2012
TALLAHASSEE – Circuit Court Judge Jackie Fulford ruled today in favor of the Florida Education Association in its lawsuit on public employees’ mandatory pension “contribution” and reminded Gov. Rick Scott and the extremists in charge of the Legislature that a promise is a promise.
Last year, the Florida Education Association filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the 3 percent tax on teachers, school employees and other workers imposed by the Florida Legislature and signed by Scott.
FEA President Andy Ford hailed the decision as a significant victory for public employees, but as importantly, for the rule of law in our society.
“The judge’s ruling confirms that the Florida Constitution requires the state to live up to its promises,