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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 15h

We won't stand for this administration using hardworking Americans as pawns in a political game.

America’s unions will see you in court, President Trump. aflcio.org/press/releas...

AFL-CIO: America’s Unions Take Trump to Court Over Illegal Firing of Federal Workers.

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after the Trump administration illegally fired federal workers after shutting down the government to avoid fixing the health care crisis:

“Donald Trump shut down the government, choosing to lock workers out of their jobs instead of doing his. As millions of workers miss paychecks and Americans open letters saying their health care costs are skyrocketing, the Trump administration is creating even more pain and chaos by moving to illegally fire thousands of federal workers today. We won’t stand for this administration using hardworking Americans as pawns in a political game.

“America's unions will see him in court.”

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 22h

Today at 5:30 in Foley Square. Join the NYC Labor Movement and allies from across the City to stand in support of NY State Attorney General Tish James. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.

Solidarity Rally: Hands Off Tish James
Friday, 10/10, 5:30 PM in Foley Square

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 23h

The NYC labor movement stands with @newyorkstateag.bsky.social. Her courage, integrity, and commitment to justice have never once wavered. This is not just an attack on her, but on our very democracy itself. Working people know what’s at stake and we stand firmly with her.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 1d

It's International Beer & Pizza Day! Grab yourself a couple of slices from your favorite joint, and pair 'em with an ice cold #UnionMade beer. You can thank me later.

🔗 aflcio.org/Beer-Wine

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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 1d

We are in the second week of a government shutdown, with no end in sight. On the latest episode of the #UnionStrong podcast, the President of the NYS AFL-CIO discusses how this shutdown will affect working people and what we can do moving forward. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch:

Union Strong Podcast: The Shutdown

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 1d

Stand united for a fair contract for workers on Broadway.

Add your name to tell The Broadway League that you support the workers who make Broadway possible!

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Stand United for a Healthier Broadway

If you love going to the theatre, then you're familiar with the "the show must go on" mentality that has persisted within the theatre industry. For generations, that phrase has been a plucky,…

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

Broadway is facing a possible strike this fall as two of its major labor unions — the one representing actors and stage managers and the one representing musicians — are simultaneously in negotiations for new contracts. Here's what to know.

Broadway Could Face a Strike This Fall. Here’s What to Know.

The Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians are trying to negotiate new contracts, but workers are increasingly frustrated.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

Nobody can afford this government shutdown.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

Tell Congress NOW: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

All Latina workers earn $0.54 for every dollar a white, non-Hispanic man makes.

Working 10 extra months to make what others did last year is unacceptable. America’s unions are fighting for a more just economy, and a union contract is how we close the wage gap.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 2d

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay, the day that Latina pay *finally* catches up to what White, non-Hispanic men made last year alone. That’s injustice—plain and simple.

America’s unions are fighting to end the wage gap for good, and a union contract is how we level the playing field.

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 2d

"True affordability means accountability, local voices, and good union jobs at every step, from blueprints to keys in a tenant’s hand.” council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1... 3/3

Coalition of NYC Council Members, Labor Unions, and Advocates Warn Voters about Misleading Language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals That Endanger Housing Affordability, Good Jobs, and Neighborhood In...

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 2d

“These ballot proposals pit progress against democracy and give too much power to those least accountable to our communities. We can build faster and fairer, but only when the people who make this city run have a real say." council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1... 2/3

Coalition of NYC Council Members, Labor Unions, and Advocates Warn Voters about Misleading Language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals That Endanger Housing Affordability, Good Jobs, and Neighborhood In...

New York City Council

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 2d

“Two things can be true at once. New York urgently needs more affordable housing, and we must also protect the voice of working people in shaping that future,” said Brendan Griffith, President of the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1... 1/3

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 3d

Today we were proud to stand with the members of Kickstarter United / OPEIU Local 153 on strike! We’ll continue to support these workers and raise our voices to see that they get the fair contract they deserve!

#1u

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

The Trump admin is STILL trying to use federal workers as political pawns, threatening now that they may not receive back pay.

This is illegal and cruel. Federal workers are entitled to back pay by law after a shutdown - a law Trump himself signed in 2019.

Trump Plans to Stiff Federal Workers Furloughed During Shutdown

The Trump administration wants to withhold backpay from thousands of federal employees.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

Federal workers are tired of the pain inflicted on them from the DOGE/Project 2025 agenda. Now the Trump shutdown is jeopardizing the essential services they keep running every single day.

Federal workers aren’t pawns in political games—they make our country strong.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

“[W]e implore you to meet with the leaders of the House and Senate to fashion a solution that funds the government, fixes the health care crisis, and puts working people first.” -AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social has sent a new letter to President Trump, urging him on behalf of our 15 million members and working people across the country to stop this administration’s squeeze on working families during the shutdown. aflcio.org/press/releas...

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler called on President Trump today to stop “squeezing working people until they abandon demands to address a mounting health care crisis.” and immediately fund the government, fix the health care crisis, and put America’s working people first.

In a new letter, she demands Trump meet with congressional leaders and find a funding solution to end the government shutdown, warning that every day this drags on threatens millions of jobs and price hikes working families can’t afford. “The people who work for a living—the people I represent—are the backbone of this country,” Shuler writes. “Our livelihoods should not be used as pawns or bargaining chips, whether it is threatening one set of workers after another, canceling construction projects, or jacking up electricity prices on top of higher health insurance premiums.”

Representing the nation’s largest labor federation of 63 labor unions and nearly 15 million working people, Shuler lays out the cascading effects of the government shutdown and skyrocketing health care costs that will crush workers if President Trump doesn’t act.

After months of DOGE-driven chaos, around 750,000 federal workers have been locked out of their jobs and 1.4 million more are forced to work without pay. As Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought threatens illegal firings and cancels funding for critical energy and infrastructure projects, Shuler raises the alarm on the risk this shutdown poses to the economy across industries, from the transportation and construction workforces to local and state governments.

In the letter, Shuler cautions that if the Affordable Care Act tax credits aren’t extended, some 22 million Americans will be forced to pay 114% more for their health care premiums, ultimately driving up health care costs for everyone—including the 179 million people with employer-based coverage—and leading to the loss of more than 100,000 health care jobs. “Anyone who cares about working people should want to explore ways to avoid these price hikes, this loss of health care and these job losses,” Shuler writes, reminding Trump, “it’s a crisis you can undo.”

The letter concludes, “[w]e implore you to meet with the leaders of the House and Senate to find a solution that funds the government, fixes the health care crisis, and puts working people first.”

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

When the federal government shuts down, working families pay the price.

Watch Tiffany from our team break down how the Trump shutdown impacts our essential services.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

It’s day 7 of the Trump shutdown, and the admin is still threatening workers' jobs and essential services to take another crack at wrecking the Affordable Care Act.

Tell Congress:
Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tell Congress: stop the Trump shutdown and fix the looming health care crisis. Call Speaker Johnson: 844-896-5059 | AFL-CIO

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 3d

Strong unions build strong families.

A kid on their father’s shoulders holds a sign that reads “my dad’s a local 3 member.”

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d

Shutdown day 6: the Trump admin is STILL refusing to fix the health care crisis.

22 million people will see their premiums DOUBLE if ACA tax credits aren’t permanently extended.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Tell Congress: fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. Call Speaker Johnson: 844-896-5059 | AFL-CIO

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d

The Trump administration chose chaos and trying to wreck the Affordable Care Act over responsible governing.

Fund the government.
Fix the health care crisis.
Put working people first.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 4d

Listen to AFGE President Everett Kelley:

Federal workers aren’t pawns in political games—they inspect our food, care for veterans, conduct research that keeps workers safe and so much more. They make America run.

The Trump admin’s Project 2025/DOGE agenda hurts everyone.

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