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Everett Kelley

Everett Kelley

President, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)

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Kelley has condemned the March order as the most significant union‑busting action in American history.

After the House vote he said AFGE "extends its deep appreciation" to members backing the bill.

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House revolt against Trump’s federal union crackdown

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Leading union lawsuits and lobbying to overturn Trump’s orders

Donald Trump tried to rewrite federal labor law with a single March executive order, yanking collective bargaining rights from most of the civil service under a sweeping "national security" label. On December 11, the House — powered by a rare discharge petition and 20 Republican defections — voted 231–195 to tear that order up.

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