With more than 32 years in the labor movement, Andy Madtes has built a reputation as one of Florida’s most effective labor leaders and political strategists. His career began in the hospitality sector, where he served for 20 years as the Business Manager of Hotel Workers Union Local 355 in Miami. He went on to serve 10 years as President of the Dade County AFL-CIO, further cementing his leadership in the South Florida labor community.
Andy later became the State Director for AFSCME Florida, the state’s largest public sector union, representing 110,000 workers. During his four years as Executive Director of AFSCME Florida and as President of the South Florida Central Labor Council, representing 150,000 active and retired workers across Miami and the surrounding counties, Andy successfully led organizing and political campaigns for a wide range of trades, professional groups, and public sector unions throughout the state.
Widely recognized for his tireless advocacy, Andy has skillfully bargained on behalf of workers to secure favorable contracts with some of the largest corporations in America, including Hilton Hotels and Starwood International. His decades of leadership have earned him a reputation as a trusted voice for working families and a relentless champion for labor rights.
Currently, Andy serves as a Business Agent for Teamsters Local 769 and as Political Coordinator for Teamsters Joint Council 75. He also holds the role of President of the Broward AFL-CIO, where he continues to strengthen coalitions and advocate for working people across the region.
Andy works out of the Broward office located at:
1385 South Andrews Avenue
(S.W. 12th Avenue)
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
office: (305) 642-6255 ext. 1103
Fax: 954-941-3886
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