Summary
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has filed a lawsuit against the potential mass layoffs threatened by President Trump during a government shutdown. Union President Everett Kelley discussed this issue with NPR's Morning Edition.
Key Facts
- The American Federation of Government Employees is a union representing federal workers.
- The union filed a legal challenge against layoffs planned during a government shutdown.
- President Trump threatened mass layoffs if the government shuts down.
- Everett Kelley is the president of the AFGE.
- The discussion was broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition.
- The date of the news is October 1, 2025.