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The IAM Union joined the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) and other federal worker unions at a rally calling on U.S. Senators to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), critical legislation that would restore collective bargaining rights and protect the voices of federal workers nationwide.
The rally brought together union leaders, federal workers, and elected officials to demand action from the U.S. Senate following the bill’s passage in the House of Representatives. Speakers included National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) National President Randy Erwin, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and other labor advocates and activists.
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“We have this essential piece of legislation, which passed the House and is now waiting for action in the Senate,” said Erwin. “This bill would protect the U.S. Constitution and the First Amendment rights of American workers by reversing an unconstitutional executive order that stripped more than one million federal employees of their right to collectively bargain.”
The Protect America’s Workforce Act would reverse a March 27, 2025, executive order issued by President Donald Trump that unlawfully eliminated collective bargaining rights for federal workers. That order represented a direct attack on civil servants and undermined the fundamental rights of workers to have a voice on the job.
Federal workers play a vital role in keeping the nation running, from ensuring public safety and national security to delivering essential services to communities across the country. Restoring collective bargaining rights is essential to protecting their ability to advocate for safe workplaces, fair treatment, and effective public service.
The IAM Union stands with NFFE-IAM and all federal workers in urging the U.S. Senate to immediately pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act and restore long-standing worker protections.
Federal workers and allies are encouraged to contact their U.S. Senators and urge them to vote YES on the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore collective bargaining rights and protect the civil service.
