Bush fared no better at a Feb. 3 public hearing in Miami. He was met by a crowd of 5,000 long shore and nursing home workers backed by teachers, state workers and other unionists, as well as representatives of civil rights and women's organizations, who booed when he tried to defend one Florida. This and all other attempts to roll back the rights of workers will be vigorously opposed and by direct action if necessary. A unanimous vote at the federation's August convention placed the Florida AFL-CIO in the forefront of the campaign supporting affirmative action and opposing efforts to roll back the gains made by women and minorities. As the sit-in dragged on Lenard's office was flooded with solidarity messages from labor leaders around the country and several labor leaders staged a spontaneous rally at the governor's office.
Affirmative action is a core value.
It's a common sense approach to addressing the nation's long history of discrimination. However, other requirements will make it difficult for all graduates to meet entry requirements. Those seeking admission must have 19 college preparatory credits and these courses are not offered in many inner city or rural high schools. The law had a long list of exemptions and provisions that exempt the states three top universities, Martin said. Schools are also free to ignore the guidelines in awarding music and athletic scholarships.