AFL-CIO President Supports Bill Reversing Anti-Union Executive Order

Bipartisan Effort to Reinstate Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers

In a significant move to restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation seeks to overturn a controversial executive order issued during the Trump administration, which had aimed to eliminate these rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

The AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler, has expressed strong opposition to the executive order, stating, "Donald Trump’s executive order would end collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, silencing their voices and ripping up their contracts. This is blatant retaliation for unions challenging the administration’s illegal attacks on working people and strikes a blow to every American’s fundamental right to freedom of speech and association." The statement emphasizes the widespread public support for unions, noting that 70% of Americans, including nearly 90% of young people, are in favor of unionization efforts.

The introduction of this legislation is being spearheaded by Representatives Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick. Their efforts are being lauded as a necessary response to what many see as an illegal infringement on workers' rights. Shuler further stated, "We commend the leadership of Reps. Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick for using Congress’ power to reverse this blatantly illegal, anti-worker power grab. The labor movement is 100% behind this bill, and we call on every member of Congress—Democrat and Republican—to take a stand in support of our fundamental rights by backing this critical legislation.”

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