LABOR QUOTES OF THE WEEK: Trump's EO "the very definition of union-busting”
Chris Garlock | Published on 3/31/2025
“Straight out of Project 2025, this executive order is the very definition of union-busting.” Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO
“Trump’s threat to unions and working people across America is clear: fall in line or else.” Everett Kelley, AFGE
“The billionaires running this administration have proven that they are willing to bulldoze anything that stands in their way.” Lee Saunders, AFSCME
“This has nothing to do with security and everything to do with silencing those who disagree with the government.” Randi Weingarten, AFT
“When you come after workers, you’re going to find us standing shoulder to shoulder, ready to fight back.” Shawn Fain, UAW
Excerpts from statements by leaders across the American labor movement responding today to a new executive order from the Trump administration that strips collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government: CLICK HERE for an updated post including all the latest responses in full.