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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · 9h

Federal workers are not backing down. When we stick together and fight, like we did today, we know we can win!

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · 13d

This is the person in charge of our EPA.

Truly unbelievable. Truly irresponsible. Truly dangerous.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13d

KILMEADE: The president says climate change is a hoax, it's a con job. Where do you fall on this?

EPA ADMINISTRATION LEE ZELDIN: The president is absolutely right

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Sep 1

In the face of unprecedented attacks on our union and the entire labor movement, it’s more important than ever to come together in solidarity and celebrate Labor Day.

You can’t scare us, Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, we’re sticking to the union!

Happy Labor Day! ✊✊✊

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 31

We should not have to defend our home, Chicago, against Trump’s escalating false rhetoric on crime, or his attempts to divide us from our immigrant neighbors. We implore the Trump administration to drop its plan to invade Chicago with federal agents and to leave this city in peace. (4/4)

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 31

We can attest that Chicago federal buildings are already safe, and have been for the thirty years we have worked there. (3/4)

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hundreds of our members are residents, and all of us have been required by the Trump administration to travel downtown daily to federal buildings, the very buildings that the National Guard would be tasked with “defending.” (2/4)

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 31

We condemn President Trump’s plan to deploy a military occupation of Chicago, including escalating ICE raids and National Guard presence in our streets. 🧵

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 30

EPA’s goal is clear.

They want to intimidate us out of speaking out against their agenda of destruction.

But we aren’t going to be bullied. We will continue fighting back, because that is the oath we took. We will protect human health and the environment, no matter what.

wapo.st/4mCSx82

Trump officials fire EPA employees for signing dissent letter

The move to terminate the staffers marks an escalation in the Trump administration’s effort to clamp down on dissent within the federal bureaucracy.

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you, @repbillfoster.bsky.social!

Congressman Bill Foster @repbillfoster.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Trump Administration terminated union contracts at the VA and EPA, gutting workers’ ability to collectively bargain for the wages and benefits they deserve.

I stand with AFGE National and @704afge.bsky.social and will always fight for our workers.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Aug 12

Trump killed union contracts for Chicago EPA workers on Tuesday. This is allowed, the president declared, because agencies, such as the EPA play a role in national security.

Critics say the move is no more than union busting.

Trump kills union contracts for Chicago EPA workers

Critics call it union busting. A local labor leader says the president’s action puts public health and environmental protections at risk.

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 12

An attack on our union is an attack on every union.

Stick together and don’t back down.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Aug 12

Trump killed union contracts for Chicago EPA workers on Tuesday. This is allowed, the president declared, because agencies, such as the EPA play a role in national security.

Critics say the move is no more than union busting.

Trump kills union contracts for Chicago EPA workers

Critics call it union busting. A local labor leader says the president’s action puts public health and environmental protections at risk.

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you, @danielbiss.bsky.social!

Daniel Biss @danielbiss.bsky.social · Aug 12

I am in awe of the strength and solidarity of federal unions like @704afge.bsky.social that are standing united in the face of relentless illegal attacks by Donald Trump.

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Chicago Federation of Labor @chicagolabor.bsky.social · Aug 12

“When Donald Trump and his administration go around stripping rights away from EPA workers, from nurses and other healthcare professionals at the Veteran’s Administration, let’s call it what it is: anti-union, anti-worker, anti-democracy, anti-American nonsense.” @704afge.bsky.social

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you, @robinkelly.house.gov.

We won’t back down.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov · Aug 11

Trump’s attacks on @704afge.bsky.social is an attack on all working people. Federal employees keep our country running and deserve respect, fair treatment, and a seat at the table. This isn't about politics—it's about justice. I stand with AFGE and all workers’ rights.

E&E News: EPA axes contracts with unions

The agency cited "national security" in moving to terminate the collective bargaining agreements.

subscriber.politicopro.com

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Aug 11

If they take away the union rights of the workers who keep our air and water clean and care for veterans (many of whom are veterans themselves), then no union contract is safe under this admin. America’s unions will not be silenced—we’ll get even louder.

E.P.A. Cancels Federal Union Contracts in Push to End Collective Bargaining

www.nytimes.com

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 11

In @crainschicago.bsky.social, AFGE 704 President Nicole Cantello lays out how EPA’s irresponsible cuts are putting us all in danger in the Midwest.

Bad for business, bad for families, bad for everyone.

www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/epa-...

Commentary: Trump's EPA cuts to Chicago headquarters put us all in danger

The purported DOGE priority of 'efficiency' has ground to a halt at EPA in recent months, writes the president of the local government workers' union.

www.chicagobusiness.com

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 9

Yesterday, the Trump EPA announced they will unilaterally shut down our union, and our contract.

This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to bust our union. And just like before, we’ll fight them at every step.

Stand in solidarity with us Tuesday! ⬇️

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thanks for meeting with us and hearing our stories, @laurafine4congress.bsky.social!

Laura Fine for Congress @laurafine4congress.bsky.social · Aug 7

Last night, I met with EPA employees a part of @704afge.bsky.social to hear about how the chaos at the federal level is impacting their jobs. As a former union member, I know the importance and strength of our unions, now more than ever.

#UnionStrong

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 7

Friday is the last day of work for our Environmental Justice division colleagues who were unjustly and irresponsibly fired by the Trump EPA and Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Please join us at our Region 5 headquarters, 77 W. Jackson, to salute their heroic work, and honor them with a clap-out.

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thank you, @duckworth.senate.gov!

Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · Aug 5

No one should be suspended or fired just for exercising their First Amendment right to speak out.

I’m joining my colleagues in calling for these EPA employees to be reinstated immediately so they can keep doing the good work our country depends on.

EPA suspends and investigates around 140 employees who signed a letter critical of the agency | CNN

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin had a sharp response to the employee-signed letter.

www.cnn.com

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov · Jul 28

The future belongs to our children and grandchildren. President Trump is trying to take that future away, but I'm committed to ensuring the next generation inherits a world with clean air and water.

AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you @robinkelly.house.gov @repbillfoster.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social @sierraclub.org IL @camdavismwrd.bsky.social @nrdc.org @resphealth.bsky.social and everyone who stood with us to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut EPA’s ability to combat climate change.

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Respiratory Health Association @resphealth.bsky.social · Jul 29

Extreme heat is dangerous, especially for people with lung disease. Add heat stress, and the risk grows.

💧 Stay hydrated
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned spaces
🚫 Avoid outdoor exercise

Climate change is a public health crisis. RHA stands with those fighting to protect the EPA.

AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you @robinkelly.house.gov @repbillfoster.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social @sierraclub.org IL @camdavismwrd.bsky.social @nrdc.org @resphealth.bsky.social and everyone who stood with us to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut EPA’s ability to combat climate change.

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thank you @robinkelly.house.gov @repbillfoster.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social @sierraclub.org IL @camdavismwrd.bsky.social @nrdc.org @resphealth.bsky.social and everyone who stood with us to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut EPA’s ability to combat climate change.

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Lena G R @lenagr.bsky.social · Jul 28

Revoking the “endangerment finding” rejects basic science, hamstrings EPA’s ability to fight #climatechange pollution, and makes it harder to protect our communities.
@elpcenter.bsky.social joined @704afge.bsky.social @repbillfoster.bsky.social @ Congresswoman Robin Kelly today to raise the alarm 🚨

ELPC’s Susan Mudd speaks about how climate change is impacting Great Lakes states, in front of a group of people holding an american flag and signs about climate change and clean air/water in Chicago’s federal plaza

ELPC’s Lena & Susan smile with congressman Bill Foster. Lena’s shirt says Climate Action Now

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AFGE Local 704 @704afge.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thanks for meeting with us, and for these important words of support, @danielbiss.bsky.social!

Daniel Biss @danielbiss.bsky.social · Jul 20

I spent the morning with AFGE Local 704 members being targeted by Donald Trump as part of a three-pronged attack: on civil servants, on unions, and on scientific research. Democrats must stand up and support these workers, who serve all of our communities.

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