Dear John,

Today, AFGE released a statement condemning the Trump administration’s decision to illegally fire thousands of federal employees during the government shutdown.

AFGE is currently challenging President Trump’s illegal, unprecedented, abuse of power and we will not stop fighting until every reduction-in-force notice is rescinded.

Federal workers are tired of being used as pawns for the political and personal gains of the elected and un-elected leaders. It’s time for Congress to do their jobs and negotiate an end to this shutdown immediately. These workers show up every day to serve the American people, and for the past nine months have been met with nothing but cruelty and viciousness from President Trump. Every single American citizen should be outraged.

AFGE members are taking action all over the country calling on Congress to end this shutdown. Here's a few action you can take:

• Call Congress at (855) 222-9093 and urge lawmakers to fund the government
• Host an action in your community
• Send a letter to the editor about the impact of this shutdown on you, your family and the services you provide

Visit our Stop the Shutdown resource center at www.afge.org/StopTheShutdown for more ways to take action.

In Solidarity,

Everett Kelley
AFGE National President

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