President Trump has enacted new legislation that has sparked controversy among labor leaders. The law is said to increase costs for working families, remove healthcare coverage from 17 million individuals, and result in job losses across several sectors, including health care, construction, and energy. These changes are reportedly aimed at providing tax breaks to the wealthy.
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responded with a statement condemning the bill. She described it as “the worst job-killing bill in American history,” highlighting its impact on workers’ healthcare and financial security while benefiting affluent individuals and corporations. Shuler criticized Congress members who supported the legislation, accusing them of prioritizing billionaires over working-class citizens.
Shuler assured that the AFL-CIO would actively inform workers nationwide about the implications of this legislative decision. The organization plans to engage with communities to raise awareness about those responsible for these changes affecting jobs, healthcare access, and economic stability.
The AFL-CIO aims to counteract the effects of this bill through continuous organizing efforts. Shuler emphasized their commitment: “We won’t rest until the grave harms of this bill are wiped away and we finally build an economy with the foundation of freedom, fairness and security that we all deserve.”
