Unions & Guilds

As a right-to-work state, Florida provides employers and employees with a substantial degree of flexibility. While Florida should not be considered a "non-union" state, by state law, employers have the right to hire anyone they choose, whether that person belongs to a union or not. At the same time, membership in a union cannot be a requirement for employment. The decision whether or not to join a union in Florida is up to individual employees. Union leaders eagerly support production and are known to be very flexible with visiting production companies.

Production companies may hire, at their discretion, both union and non-union employees for the same production. Union members have the right to work as non-union employees – and many times will do so – but employers may still be asked to negotiate a contract with the union.