FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 05, 2025
May 05, 2025
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Head of Largest Federal Employee Union Urges Support for Public Service Workers Amid Threats to Their Jobs
‘No more critical time than now’ to support public servants, AFGE president says
WASHINGTON – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, held each year on the first full week of May:
“There could be a no more critical time than now to recognize the dedicated public servants who work tirelessly every day to maintain our government programs and services and to ensure the safety and prosperity of everyone who calls this country home.
“The current administration is moving at warp speed to slash staffing at federal agencies and gut any protections workers have against mismanagement and mistreatment. And make no mistake – even if you are not a federal worker or a member of a federal family, the drastic cuts being carried out at our federal agencies will affect everyone in this country.
“Federal employees have dedicated their lives to public service – nearly 30% are military veterans. They deserve our support and admiration – not pink slips and attacks on their rights.
“So in honor of this year’s Public Service Recognition Week, I call on each of you to show your support for the employees who deliver for you and for our country every day. Thank you.”
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