AFL-CIO Chief Blasts Court Ruling Weakening Federal Agencies

The Facts -

• • AFL-CIO condemns the Supreme Court's decision, calling it a disheartening gift to corporate interests.

• • The ruling undermines regulatory agencies, affecting worker protections.

• • AFL-CIO vows to continue fighting for workers' health, safety, and rights.

AFL-CIO Denounces Supreme Court Decision Undermining Worker Protections

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responds to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce, overturning the precedent set by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc.:

The AFL-CIO condemns today’s ruling, which shifts authority from federal policy experts to the judiciary. This decision benefits extremist politicians and their corporate allies, undermining regulatory agencies. The Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority has weakened the federal government’s role in enforcing laws that protect workers. This ruling opens the door for corporate challenges against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Labor Relations Board, risking increased workplace retaliation, union-busting, and dangerous conditions.

Congress designed agencies with expertise to safeguard America’s workers. This ruling is a power grab by the Supreme Court to let judges rewrite protective regulations. The AFL-CIO remains dedicated to defending workers’ health, safety, and rights, continuing the fight to prioritize working people over corporate interests.

Contact: Riley Lopez, 202-637-5018

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