Week 17 saw Trump doubling down on his war on science and public health with continued attacks on federal workers.
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It’s time to pause and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their significant contributions to the growth and development of the United States.
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In a major victory for AFGE and allies, a district court judge May 9 issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking President Trump’s unconstitutional reorganization of the federal government.
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House Republicans are pursuing at least $50 billion in cuts to Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) benefits to help pay for a $4.5 trillion package of tax cuts that would primarily benefit the rich and large corporations, a priority for President Trump.
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AFGE opposes the elimination of TSA and wholesale privatization of the airport screening function.
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Week 16 saw Trump laying off thousands of workers at Interior and Labor and planning to let go 80,000 VA employees taking care of veterans.
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It is an honor to announce that AFGE’s Membership and Organization Department won an Organizing Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO. AFGE Assistant General Counsel James Ward Morrow also received the council’s first-ever Legal Champion Award.
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This week, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you. Your unwavering service to the American people is an inspiration.
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“We appreciate you!” “Hang in there!” “Keep up the good work!” were some of the encouraging words the American people want our government workers to hear during these tough times.
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AFGE led a coalition of nationwide labor organizations, non-profit groups, and local cities and counties in California, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful government reorganization and massive reduction in force.
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Week 15 saw Trump making America weaker on every front as he marked 100 days in office.
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Trump Tragedies features American workers whose lives were destroyed by Trump and his extremist policies. Testimonies submitted to AFGE are edited for clarity and length.
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A U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia judge blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Voice of America (VOA).
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Trump has plans to make American workers suffer again by dismantling the Department of Labor.
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Week 14 saw Trump implementing mass layoffs at various federal agencies, making it more difficult for probationary employees to gain full employment status, ceding influence to China, and threatening America’s democracy with his Trump 2028 merchandise.
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