Summary
Hundreds of federal workers from over 60 agencies are asking Congress to challenge the White House, even if it leads to a government shutdown. They are protesting cuts to research, spending, and workforce made by the Trump administration. The workers want funding restored for public health and research and protections for federal workers.
Key Facts
- Federal workers are urging Congress to confront the White House, even if it causes a government shutdown.
- The protest includes employees from more than 60 federal agencies.
- The workers are concerned about cuts to research, spending, and workforce.
- Workers from agencies like EPA, NIH, NASA, and FEMA have sent similar letters.
- Employees fear losing pay and jobs for speaking out.
- The letter calls for restoring Obamacare subsidies, public health funding, and worker rights.
- Organizers collected 832 signatures, with many signing anonymously for fear of retaliation.
- The funding deadline to avoid a shutdown is September 30.
