In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the Florida Teachers' Strike of 1968. The labor action (technically a walkoff) challenged and changed the state's constitution, and led to a significant rethinking of education in the Sunshine State. We discuss this seminal event with Jody Baxter Noll, history lecturer at Georgia State University and the author of the upcoming book, "The 1968 Florida Teachers' Strike: Public Sector Unionism and the Fight Against Sunshine State Conservatism. (Click the link to pre-order now!)

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"We are Not Hired Help": The 1968 Statewide Florida Teacher Strike and the Formation of Modern Florida

50 Years Ago, Miami-Dade County Played Key Role In Nation's First Statewide Teacher Strike | WLRN

It's Been 50 Years Since Florida Teachers Went On Strike. Today, It's Illegal For Them To Do So. | WUSF

FEA 1968 Walkout Video | Florida Education Association

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