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Federal workers union leader talks about the government shutdown

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.

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