Labor Relations & Employee Services

Important Links for Employees

2025-2026 Bargaining Meetings & Proposals

  • 2025-2026 Dates TBD

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Re-Certification Notices & Updates

    • Per Florida SB 256, an employee organization that has less than 60 percent of the employees eligible for representation must petition for re-certification with the Public Employees Relations Commission. (PERC)
    • If permitted by PERC, a recertification election will be held to determine whether the employee group desires to continue to be represented by the employee organizations for the purpose of collective bargaining.
    • All employees in the bargaining unit  may participate in the recertification election regardless of union membership. The majority of the ballots cast in the election will determine the outcome of the election. 

     

    Escambia Educators Association (EEA) Recertification: 

    • As of July 29, 2025, a mail-in election is active for the recertification of the EEA. On Thursday, August 21, ballots will be counted by PERC to determine sufficiency and certification.
    • On June 13, 2024, PERC determined enough ballots were cast to show sufficient favor for the Escambia Educators Association (EEA) to remain the certified bargaining agent to represent all persons in the Escambia County Instructional bargaining unit.

     

    Union of Escambia Education Staff Professionals (UESP) Recertification: 

    • On May 13, 2025, PERC determined enough ballots were cast to show sufficient favor for the Union of Escambia Education Staff Professionals to remain the certified bargaining agent to represent all persons in the ESP bargaining unit. 

     

     
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Information:

  • The Office of Employee and Labor Relations within the Department of Human Resources:

    • leads the School District’s collaborative bargaining efforts on behalf of the School Board with the instructional and professional support staff employee unions;
    • cultivates the School District’s partnerships with local, state, and federal governments for legislative efforts;
    • facilitates the School District’s policy-making efforts; and
    • assists with the School Board Rules development process.

Contact Information:

  • Caroline Gray
    Chief Negotiator
    Employee Services Coordinator
    CGray@ecsdfl.us
    Office: 850-469-6256