AFGE, Allies Sue to Stop Trump’s Unconstitutional Reorganization of Government, RIFs
AFGE led a coalition of nationwide labor organizations, non-profit groups, and local cities and counties in California, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, and Washington in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful government reorganization and massive reduction in force.
This is the largest and most significant challenge to Trump’s attempt to remake the government without congressional approval.
The case seeks a court’s intervention to stop the implementation of the President’s unlawful Executive Order 14210 (Implementing the President’s ‘‘Department of Government Efficiency’’ Workforce Optimization Initiative), which violates the Constitution’s fundamental separation of powers principles.
Trump required federal agencies to submit for approval agency Reductions in Force and Reorganization Plans on April 14.
On May Day, we also filed a motion for a temporary restraining order that would halt the unlawful reorganization of the federal workforce.
“The President does not possess authority to reorganize, downsize, or otherwise transform the agencies of the federal government, unless and until Congress authorizes such action,” said the coalition. “Since the founding of the nation, federal courts have recognized that the federal agencies are not created by the President.”
AFGE President Everett Kelley said the Trump administration’s reckless attempt to dismantle our government without congressional approval threatens vital services Americans depend on every day – from caring for veterans and safeguarding public health, to protecting our environment and maintaining national security.
“This illegal power grab would gut federal agencies, disrupt communities nationwide, and put critical public services at risk,” he said. “AFGE is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with this coalition to protect not just the patriotic public servants we represent, but the integrity of American government and the essential services that our nation deserves.”
The coalition is represented by Democracy Forward, Altshuler Berzon LLP, Protect Democracy, the Public Rights Project, and State Democracy Defenders Fund.
Besides AFGE and our four locals, the coalition includes the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and SEIU Local 1000; Alliance for Retired Americans, American Geophysical Union; American Public Health Association; Center for Taxpayer Rights; Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks; Common Defense; Main Street Alliance; NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council); Northeast Organic Farming Association Inc.; VoteVets; Western Watersheds Project; City and County of San Francisco, California; County of Santa Clara, California; City of Chicago, Illinois; City of Baltimore, Maryland; Harris County, Texas; and King County, Washington. The case, AFGE v. Trump, was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Email & Text Message Sent to Members of AFGE 1658 Members Who had their Union Dues stopped by the Agency
April 17, 2025
AFGE Local 1658 Member,
I am writing all Members who have not yet signed up for AFGE E-Dues. With no advance notice to Local 1658, DoD directed DFAS to discontinue Payroll Deductions for Union Dues. You will see that there were no Union Dues withheld from your pay that you received today, April 17, 2025, for the pay period that ended on April 5,2025 (or check your Leave and Earnings statement).
If you want to remain a member of AFGE Local 1658, you must enroll in E-Dues now. We want to keep you as a Union Member, and we need your support now more than ever. With all the draconian measures being enacted by the administration against Unions and Federal Employees, you should want to stay with us now more than ever and allow us to continue to fight for you in the Courts, on Capitol Hill, and in the workplace.
To enroll in E-Dues, simply click on this link:
and fill out the online form.
Or Scan the QR Code
AFGE National charges the Local a “Per Capita Tax” (PCT) of $21.41 per month for each Member of the Local. This allows AFGE to continue to provide their Legal, Legislative and Representational support to Locals and Members. Local 1658 cannot afford to pay the PCT
without your dues payment and the only way to make a regular and recurring dues payment now is through E-Dues, so please sign up.
AFGE charges the PCT on all Members who are on the Local’s roles on the last day of the month. If you don’t switch to E-Dues, we will reluctantly be forced to drop you as a Member. We absolutely don’t want to do that, so please join E-Dues now. Of course, we’ll still
give you our little $25 Rebate as a final incentive to switch to E-Dues.
Sincerely and in Solidarity,
Joe Dolan
Local Treasurer
AFGE Local 1658
Zedrick Brown
President
AFGE Local 1658
p.s. There is one other option to pay your Dues. Our By-Laws allows you to make a direct payment of Dues on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, Call Office Manager Echo Hunt on 586-282-6102 if you want to exercise this option.
