AFSCME President Lee Saunders Condemns New Rule Affecting Federal Workers

The Facts -

In a move that has sparked significant debate, the Trump administration has implemented a controversial rule impacting federal workers. The decision to remove civil service protections from many federal employees has been met with strong opposition from various sectors.

Administration's Decision Faces Backlash

The new rule, announced by the administration, aims to streamline the process of terminating federal employees by eliminating certain job protections. This change affects tens of thousands of workers who are now at greater risk of losing their positions.

“This is an outrageous effort to replace dedicated, expert civil servants with political minions who will push the administration’s extreme anti-worker agenda. The public service workers who keep our farmers secure, our airways clear, and our communities safe have earned their jobs through skill and service, not political loyalty. Attacking workers and politicizing public service will harm the communities who depend on a capable federal workforce to keep our country strong. AFSCME members filed a lawsuit challenging this attack more than a year ago when it was attempted by executive order, and now that there is a final rule, we will be heading back to court to challenge this rule. We will not allow this administration to put union members’ jobs and public safety at risk just so they can hammer through their billionaire-backed agenda with no accountability.”

Union's Response

Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME, has been vocal about the union's intent to contest the rule. AFSCME members previously challenged the administration's attempts when it was first introduced via executive order. With the final rule now in place, the union plans to revisit their legal strategy to protect workers' rights.

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