President Trump dismantling the collective bargaining rights of more than a million federal workers is pure political retribution. The administration has selectively revoked collective bargaining rights from federal workers represented by unions that are fighting against the administration’s efforts to tear down the federal government and the core services it provides. This is the behavior of an autocrat who grants rights to those who bow down to him and strips the rights of those who challenge him. It is a direct assault on the principles of democracy and the rule of law.​

We cannot allow this power grab to go unchallenged. By undermining the rights of workers who ensure our national security, public health, and economic stability, the administration is not only attacking unions but also jeopardizing the very services that keep our nation safe and functional. This is a dangerous erosion of workers’ rights and democratic principles, and we in the progressive movement must stand together with these workers and their unions to defend our democracy.