President Trump’s executive order has been described as a significant union-busting move, affecting the collective bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and potentially impacting millions more. The AFL-CIO is urging every House member to support a discharge petition aimed at reversing this action.
The organization emphasizes that there is substantial public backing for unions, with over 70% of Americans, including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, showing support. There is also bipartisan majority support in Congress for the Protect America’s Workforce Act. This legislation seeks to counteract what the AFL-CIO views as an illegal power grab and aims to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers.
The bill’s co-sponsors have introduced a discharge petition to ensure it receives a vote on the House floor without being delayed by political maneuvers. According to the AFL-CIO, “Union-busting is unacceptable, whether it’s on the shop floor or in the federal government.” They describe the Protect America’s Workforce Act as straightforward bipartisan legislation that safeguards those who serve veterans, maintain food safety, and protect workplace health and safety.
The AFL-CIO calls on representatives to bring this crucial bill to a vote, reflecting the expectations of working people across the nation.
