How federal workers without a union can still act like a union
See and share how federal workers can fight back against Trump’s cuts regardless of their status with the FLRA.
Colin Smalley
April 14, 2025
See and share how federal workers can fight back against Trump’s cuts regardless of their status with the FLRA.
If you think that you would like to be a staff organizer, here are five important steps you can take.
Federal workers have many of the same rights as private-sector workers with a few crucial distinctions.
The right to unionize is protected by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA, also known as the Wagner Act).
The chaos induced by Musk and friends is already causing mass outrage. Millions of ordinary people affected can become allies of workers and unions. Here’s how to join the fight.
Depending on where you work, you may be covered by the NLRA or other federal or state laws. See what covers you and how to use it.
Common Ground workers began fighting against mistreatment at work and ended up winning a union and ownership of the business.
As Musk rampages through the federal government, the attacks on the NLRB are almost unmentioned but represent a major challenge for organizers.
Trump’s and Musk’s cut to federal agencies are facing resistance from the workers within. We spoke with two of them.
Unions are among our best tools for protecting our rights and each other and can lead the fight for an alternative: anticipatory defiance.