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Yesterday, President Trump signed an order that tramples on the union rights of more than a million federal workers, stripping them of their ability to negotiate over their working conditions. The 1 million members of the UAW stand with federal workers and their union, AFGE, against the attacks from the Trump administration.

When I was 12, the Reagan administration famously busted the air traffic controllers’ union, PATCO, firing over 11,000 striking controllers and blacklisting them from federal jobs. It wasn’t just about PATCO – it sent a message to employers everywhere that it was open season on the working class. The labor movement failed to act in that moment, and we have been paying the price ever since.

The actions the administration has taken today are many times worse than PATCO, affecting over 1 million federal employees across at least 18 agencies. These actions are not just an attack on unions—it’s an attack on free speech, on workers’ right to organize, on the very idea that people should have a say in their own jobs and futures. Our own members are affected by these actions, including hundreds of UAW members at National Institutes of Health.

We have learned from the past and won’t sit back quietly while unions are dismantled. The labor movement is not about party politics. We aren’t Democrats or Republicans. We’re trade unionists.  And when you come after workers, you’re going to find us standing shoulder to shoulder, ready to fight back.

Resisting Cynicism, Fighting Billionaires

In his first month, President Trump targeted the federal workforce by pushing resignations and firing officials, aiming to dismantle public services. Why? To undermine trust in government functions that Americans rely on daily, from food safety to disaster warnings, threatening essential services provided by dedicated federal employees across the country.

When corrupt billionaire Elon Musk is given unfettered power to destroy government institutions, it isn’t just an attack on public employees; it’s an attack on the entire working class. When power-hungry billionaires come for one of us, they come for all of us. We must stand united, stop the cuts to vital programs, and stand up for our future.

Below are two links covering why we need to be alarmed and involved in these injustices many government workers are facing:

“The era of cheap cynicism about government is over” →
“A snapshot of the federal workforce that is now under attack…” →

10 Easy Tips and Tricks for Better Smartphone Photos

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, visual storytelling is a powerful tool for labor communicators. Capturing compelling images with a smartphone can amplify workers’ voices, document workplace conditions, and bring labor movements to life. This article highlights key strategies including selecting a quality camera phone, utilizing natural lighting, adjusting exposure settings, enabling gridlines for balanced composition, and exploring features like Portrait and Pano modes. Mastering these techniques enhances visual storytelling, ensuring compelling and professional images that resonate with members.

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UAW IN THE NEWS — UAW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Rolls-Royce

In a monumental victory for workers, the UAW secured a tentative five-year agreement with Rolls-Royce, benefiting over 800 Indianapolis workers. This landmark deal eradicates wage tiers, introduces substantial wage hikes, establishes an equitable profit-sharing plan, enhances retirement benefits, and incorporates Cost-of-Living Adjustments into base pay. This triumph underscores the unwavering dedication and solidarity of UAW members in their pursuit of fair compensation and improved working conditions. This is what Solidarity looks like!

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In Another Win for Southern Workers, UAW Members at Ultium in Tennessee Ratify Local Agreement

Nearly 1,000 UAW members at Local 1853 overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first local agreement with Ultium, a joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution. The local agreement builds on the successes of the national contract that Ultium workers joined as a major win of the 2023 Stand Up Strike.

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History of The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys — UAW Local 2325

Did you know the UAW represents Legal Aid attorneys? The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys — UAW Local 2325 (ALAA) represents over 2,700 public interest attorneys and advocates in the New York City Metro Area. Founded in 1969, they are the oldest union of attorneys and legal advocates in the country. They fight every day with pride on behalf of the neediest of New Yorkers and have launched an innovative contract campaign this year, lining up the contract expiration dates of multiple units to put pressure on decision makers. Here is a brief history of UAW Local 2325- well worth the watch.

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