Des Moines IA – The actions of President Trump busting every federal union through an illegal executive order is a disgusting and underhanded attack on the very union workers he claimed to stand for. We now know what has proven over and over – he is a liar and a coward.
Collective bargaining helps resolve conflicts early, reduces costly litigation, improves retention, and boosts morale – all of which supports better public service. Without union representation, employees, especially whistleblowers and veterans, will lose vital protection from retaliation and political interference. Presidents from both parties—Reagan, Clinton, Bush, Obama—have upheld the right of federal workers to have union representation.
The labor movement in Iowa and nationally won’t be silent, we won’t back down, and we will win.