Largest Federal Employees Union Cuts Staff as Trump Administration Changes Policies

Major Staff Reductions at the Largest Federal Employees Union

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest union representing the federal workforce, is slashing more than half of its staff around the country, pinning the blame on President Trump and his executive actions. The union is expected to lay off more than 200 employees, dropping from 355 workers to about 150.

Impact of Layoffs on Union Operations

This includes more than 100 workers within the union president's office, as well as dozens in offices across the U.S. The layoffs will significantly impact the union's ability to advocate for over 820,000 federal employees.

• AFGE's Commitment: Despite the layoffs, AFGE asserts that its fight for the rights of federal employees will persist.
• Statement from AFGE: The organization claims it will not be deterred by these setbacks and will continue its advocacy.

Legal Actions and Future Plans

The AFGE has filed several legal actions aimed at protecting employee rights, confronting measures from the current administration that affect union operations.

As part of the growing movement among federal employee unions, AFGE is also involved in a legal defense initiative called “Rise Up” to provide aid to recently terminated government workers.

Ongoing Challenges Under the Trump Administration

In March, President Trump signed an executive order that has further threatened the union's stability, leading to reductions in employee rights and union membership. The AFGE highlighted that these cuts merely reflect a relentless pursuit to undermine the voices of public servants.