FL H0995

Modifies union certification requirements to require majority vote of all bargaining unit employees (not just those voting) for non-public safety unions, while public safety unions (law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs) retain traditional majority-of-voters-voting standard

Prohibits public employers from deducting union dues from employee paychecks except for public safety unit employees who provide written authorization; employees may still pay dues directly to unions

Requires annual union recertification through the Public Employees Relations Commission, with unions required to submit verified membership data including number of dues-paying members and signed membership authorization forms

Bars public employers from providing paid leave or compensation to employees for engaging in union activities such as political advocacy, soliciting membership, or attending union events (with exceptions for representational activities if agreed upon with employer)

Increases strike violation fines from $5,000 to $30,000 for employee organizations and from $50-$100 to $300-$600 per day for individual officers/representatives, and raises maximum organizational fines from $20,000 to $120,000 per day