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During his first year in office, President Trump and his allies have ruthlessly committed to turning the Project 2025 agenda from a plan into reality. The administration committed the single biggest act of union-busting in history, launched a brutal assault on immigrants and communities across the country, and attacked our most fundamental rights, including the freedom of speech. It has ripped health care from millions, made billionaires richer and corporations more powerful, moved to unleash untested artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and dismantled government agencies that provide essential services.

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass a clean extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax subsidies:  

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s announcement that it will cancel Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) officers’ union contract effective January 11, 2026:

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement in response to the Trump administration announcing an executive order (EO) that attempts to upend state artificial intelligence (AI) safety laws:

Republicans and Democrats Successfully Use Discharge Petition for Vote to Overturn Trump Executive Order

A discharge petition on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) reached 218 signatures today, mandating the House of Representatives vote on restoring union rights to federal workers within seven legislative days.