John,

Yesterday, you took action in support of a lawsuit protecting federal workers; now bipartisan legislation has been introduced that can also help them. The Protect America’s Workforce Act nullifies Trump’s executive order from March 27th and clearly states:^[1]

“Any collective bargaining agreement in effect as of March 26, 2025, between any executive branch Federal agency and any labor organization that is an exclusive representative of Federal employees shall have full force and effect through the stated term of the applicable agreement.”

The passage of this legislation would be a significant victory for federal employees and their rights to bargain for better working conditions. Federal workers must retain collective bargaining rights in order to do their jobs and provide the services Americans need. The bill needs to pass the full House before it heads to the Senate. Send a direct message to your Representative telling them to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to protect federal workers now.

Under Trump’s executive order, employees at more than 30 federal agencies would lose their collective bargaining rights. Some of these agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and the Administration for Children and Families.^[2]

These same agencies are already under harsh attack due to the Trump administration summarily firing tens of thousands of employees. Without collective bargaining, the employees who keep their jobs will be left in an even more precarious situation. Collective bargaining protections mean workers can provide the services we depend upon.

Congress needs to hear from you. Tell the House to pass the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act today.

Thank you for all you do,

Deborah Weinstein
Executive Director, CHN Action

[1]H.R. 2550
[2]AFGE Condemns Trump's Retaliatory Attempt to Outlaw Federal Unions