FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024
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Largest Federal Employee Union Calls on Congress to Avoid Government Shutdown
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Congress, AFGE National President
AFGE to Congress: "Perform the most basic function of your job"
WASHINGTON – As federal funding is set to expire on Oct. 1, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement:
“Once again, a group of lawmakers are taking orders from Donald Trump, pretending they’re on reality TV instead of running a government, and playing politics with the livelihoods of dedicated public servants who care for our veterans, protect our food supply, keep our communities safe, and so much more.
“AFGE members are sick and tired of politicians disrespecting our lives and the work we do for the American people. The American public agrees with us. Three of every four Americans thinks a government shutdown is unacceptable – including majorities across party lines.
“It’s time for lawmakers to stop catering to the whims of one reckless, desperate candidate bent on sowing chaos and confusion and listen to the seventy five percent of Americans who don’t want to see a government shut down.
“We have one simple message for Members of Congress: stop the politics, perform the most basic function of your job as a legislator, and fund the government.”
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