Union News
NUHW Reaffirms Sanctuary Status Amid Trump Administration Policies
In February 2025, NUHW reaffirmed its Sanctuary Union status to protect immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals against policies under the Trump administration.
AFSCME Files Lawsuit Against Administration's "Fork Directive"
AFSCME sues over a directive forcing federal workers to resign by Feb. 6 or risk job loss, challenging it as a push to replace nonpartisan staff.
Unions Take Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over USAID Shutdown
Government employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to prevent the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
AFSCME President condemns furloughs, blames Musk for service cuts
AFSCME President Lee Saunders: Federal workers face furloughs due to Elon Musk's push to dismantle public services.
Judge Extends Pause on Trump-Era Federal Employee Resignation Plan
AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds a federal judge's decision to pause the deferred resignation program for federal employees.
AFSCME Fights Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threatening Workers and Services
AFSCME opposes Congress's cuts to Medicaid, which fund state services, support vulnerable groups, and aid disaster recovery, prioritizing tax cuts for the rich.
Russell Vought's Confirmation Sparks Fears for Public Services
Russell Vought's OMB role threatens Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, as he aims to gut public services and empower billionaires.
Kaiser Workers Arrested in Civil Disobedience for Fair Contract
12 strikers, led by Lorena Gonzalez, blocked West Sunset Blvd, LA, demanding a fair Kaiser contract, highlighting the urgency for ethical negotiations.
NABTU Urges Senate to Confirm Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
NABTU President Sean McGarvey urges the U.S. Senate to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor, highlighting her...
Court Denies AFL-CIO's Request to Block DOGE's Access to DOL Data
U.S. District Court ruled against AFL-CIO and others, denying a TRO to stop DOGE from accessing private worker data.
