AFL-CIO Chief Liz Shuler Reacts to Trump's VP Announcement

The Facts -

• • Trump has a record of breaking promises to working people and anti-worker policies.

• • Sen. JD Vance pretends to support unions but his actions show otherwise.

• • A Trump–Vance administration would harm workers and benefit corporate interests.

Trump's Anti-Worker Legacy and Vance's Support

Donald Trump has a history of breaking promises to working people, from not paying his workers to crossing picket lines. His presidency was disastrous for workers, and re-election would continue this trend. Trump’s choice for vice president, Sen. JD Vance, aligns with his anti-worker stance.

Sen. JD Vance claims to support unions, but his actions suggest otherwise. He introduced legislation allowing bosses to bypass unions with corporate-run alternatives and criticized striking UAW members while accepting large donations from major auto companies. He also opposed the PRO Act, which aims to end union-busting laws and facilitate union formation.

If re-elected, Trump would fill federal agencies with anti-union executives, cut funding for workplace safety, and undermine workers’ rights, just as he did before. This would result in weaker union contracts, lower wages, and fewer benefits, benefiting corporate donors. Vance would likely support Trump in these efforts.

A Trump–Vance administration would prioritize corporate interests over workers, as seen in their Project 2025 plan, which aims to weaken unions and reduce worker compensation. The AFL-CIO will continue to educate union voters to oppose these anti-worker policies.

---
Read More USA Works News