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Department of Corrections officers say they are being nickel and dime by the state. They say they show up early to check out their equipment and leave late to check it back in, but they don’t get paid for the extra time, which can add up to an extra 50 minutes a day for some guards. Teamsters Attorney Patricia Ireland says they guards are being forced to work for free.

“From the time that they get in line to get their equipment they ought to be getting paid. They ought not have to stand in line, pick up the equipment sign for the equipment then go to their actually work site for the day and that be free,”

The teamsters have filed a federal complaint with the US labor Department against the Florida DOT.