Audience
Faculty

Notice of Election: State of Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

Purpose of This Election

To determine whether the eligible employees want a representative for the purpose of collective bargaining with their employer. A majority of the valid ballots cast will determine the result.

Secret Ballot

The election will be by secret ballot under the supervision of a Commission agent. Voters will be allowed to vote without interference, restraint or coercion. Electioneering will not be permitted at or near the polling place(s). Violations should be reported immediately to the Commission agent conducting the election. A Commission agent will either hand a ballot to each eligible voter at the polling place or mail a ballot to each eligible voter. Mark your ballot in secret. Do not sign your ballot. Fold the ballot and personally deposit it in the ballot box under the supervision of the Commission agent. If a mail ballot, send it to the Commission in the envelope you receive with your
ballot. A sample ballot appears on this Notice.

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by your job classification. Employees eligible to vote are described under “Voting Unit” on this Notice.

Challenge of Ballots

The Commission agent, or any authorized observer, may question the eligibility of a voter. The ballots of such voters may be challenged.

Authorized Observers

Each of the interested parties may designate two observers at each polling place. The observers: assist in the identification of voters, challenge the eligibility of voters, and otherwise assist the Commission agent.

You Have The Right Under The Law:

  • To self-organization.
  • To form, join, or assist employee organizations.
  • To bargain collectively through a chosen representative.
  • To act together for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.
  • To refrain from any or all such activities.

Every effort will be made to protect your right to a free choice. Improper conduct will not be permitted. All parties are expected to cooperate fully with the Commission and the Designated Agent in upholding the basic principles of a fair election. If agents of either the employee organization or the employer interfere with your right to a free election, the election may be set aside by the Commission.

Voting Unit:

INCLUDED: All full-time faculty in the job classifications of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Instructor.

EXCLUDED: All managerial, administrative, supervisory and confidential employees including, but not limited to, those job titles categorized as follows: executive, administrative, professional/technical, organizational support staff, other professional services, part-time employees, Acting or Interim Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Assistant Director/Instructor, Athletic Director/ Instructor, Athletic Trainer/Instructor, Co-curricular Specialist/Teaching Assign, Counselor, Developmental Math Coordinator, Fire Science Instructor/Coordinator, Law Enforcement/Corrections Instructor/Coordinator, Librarian, Rangemaster, Welding Instructor/Coordinator, and all other employees of the College not expressly included.

ELIGIBLE VOTERS: All those employees included in the voting unit as of October 27, 2025.

The Election will be Conducted as Follows:

  1. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters on December 9, 2025.
  2. All ballots must be received in the office of the Public Employees Relations Commission, Suite 300, 4708 Capital Circle Northwest, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, no later than 9:00 a.m., on January 13, 2026.
  3. If you believe you are an eligible voter and have not received a ballot in the mail by December 16, 2025, or if you want your ballot to be mailed to an address other than your home address, currently on file with your employer, email your request to the Elections Division at Ballotrequests@perc.fl.gov.

Ballots will be counted at the commission's office in Tallahassee on January 13, 2026, at 10 a.m.