Unions launch 'Rise Up' legal defense network for federal workers fired under Trump
A network of federal employee unions and legal groups is launching legal defense groups to provide advice to the thousands of government workers who have been recently fired by the Trump administration. It is consideredstand upthe program recruits lawyers to provide legal assistance to a large number of federal workers. “While federal workers’ unions and […]
Trump admin battles teachers’ unions in latest Education Department legal challenges
President Donald Trump's administration faces several legal challenges in his attempt to ultimately dismantle the Department of Education. On Monday, the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers' union, submitted it Litigation against an “illegal attempt” to end the administration's “illegal attempts.” The NEA is joined by parents of people of color, Maryland labor unions, […]
Illinois Democrats beloved by teachers’ unions target homeschooling families, religious schools
The new bill, soon to be handed over for a full vote at the Illinois State Capitol, aims to parents who homeschool their children. On Wednesday, lawmakers from the House Education Policy Committee gathered to consider it. HB 2827It is well known as the home schooling method. This bill not only requires all private and […]
EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Unveils Legislation To Track Bureaucrats’ Work For Unions On Taxpayer Time
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst and Florida Republican Sen. Scott Franklin introduced the law Friday, requiring the Department of Personnel Management (OPM) to track the time and money spent on union activities by federal officials. OPM previously agreed to resume tracking “Taxpayer-Funded Union Time” (TFUT) in a February 27 memo provided to the Daily Caller […]
Top Democrats, unions condemn upcoming Trump order to dismantle Education Department
The Democrats and teachers unions have accused the upcoming executive order president of being expected to sign the dismantling of the Department of Education on Thursday. Trump has long called for the division to be finished. And under Education Secretary Linda McMahon, his administration has reduced its size in half, along with the efforts of […]
Dems Aren’t Too Influenced by Teachers’ Unions
In the online “overtime” segment of HBO's “real-time” Friday broadcast, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) denied that Democrats were too influenced by teacher unions, claiming that the party “is deeply concerned about ensuring these kids get shot in life” and “there's there [are] How to work with teachers' unions to advance for our children, as […]
JIM LONG: Teachers Unions’ Worst Nightmare Could Come True
For most Illinois students, learning ability is limited by postal code. However, between 2017 and 2023, thousands of low-income students had new opportunities. Invest in a Children's Tax Credit Scholarship Program Over 40,000 scholarships were awarded to low-income students, helping them access educational scholarships that allowed them to reach their greatest potential in the schools […]
Academic unions plan nationwide demonstration to protest Trump NIH research cuts
The scientific community is spurring President Donald Trump's efforts to cut facilities and administrative costs for institutions when the federal government spreads funds for publicly funded research projects. A cohort of academic unions across the country is urging scientists, researchers, clinicians, academics and “allies” to protest at health and universities across the country on Wednesday. […]
Federal judge hears unions’ renewed request to block DOGE access
A federal judge on Friday delayed the final ruling on the union's request indefinitely, blocking Elon Musk's government efficiency team from accessing internal systems data, and told the parties, “You'll hear from me.” While telling you, you refuse to promise an exact time or date. An update from US District Judge John Bates, appointee of […]
Unions sue over Trump’s DOGE order that plans 'large-scale' government layoffs
A coalition of unions representing federal employees appealed Wednesday for President Trump's executive order, which lays the foundation for a massive government-wide layoff. Trump signed the orders with Elon Musk on Tuesday at his oval office. Elon Musk is seeking to dismantle the large-scale aspects of federal bureaucracy at a rapid pace by the government's […]