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WGAE Joins 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGAE Joins 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home
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WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK (January 15, 2026) - On Thursday, the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) joined a coalition of 31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups to publish a joint statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson. The statement calls for strengthened press-freedom protections
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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WGAE Joins 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home
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WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK (January 15, 2026) - On Thursday, the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) joined a coalition of 31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups to publish a joint statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson. The statement calls for strengthened press-freedom protectionsunder law and stricter oversight of the government.
The statement is a response to the Jan. 14 FBI search of Natanson's home and the seizure of her computers and other materials as part of an investigation into a government contractor's handling of classified documents.
"Government invasion into a reporter's home and the seizure of journalistic materials is exactly the kind of scenario our First Amendment was conceived to protect against," reads the statement, whose signers include the American Civil Liberties Union, the Committee to Protect Journalists, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Free Press Action, the Freedom of the Press Foundation, the National Association of Black Journalists, the News Guild-CWA, PEN America and Reporters Without Borders. "Our First Amendment protects freedom of the press -including journalistic publication of leaked government secrets -as well as freedom for the public to access such information."
The groups urge lawmakers to call Attorney General Bondi before Congress, reintroduce and pass the PRESS Act and reform the Espionage Act to explicitly protect journalists and whistleblowers from prosecution. The groups also call on Congress to introduce a resolution that confirms that the First Amendment protects everyone's right to record the public activities of law enforcement.
The joint statement -including the full list of signing organizations -is available online and below:
Joint Statement of Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemning Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home
January 15, 2026
Government invasion into a reporter's home and the seizure of journalistic materials is exactly the kind of scenario our First Amendment was conceived to protect against.
The FBI's targeting of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson is alarming given the record of the Trump administration. The president himself has long sought to undermine and remove critical speech about his administration, suing media outlets for their coverage of the administration and calling for the jailing of journalists for doing their job. Attorney General Pam Bondi has weakened protections for the press. The administration has limited visas for journalists, and the Defense Department has kicked out reporters who won't pledge to follow official narratives. Department of Homeland Security agents have physically brutalized members of the media on the ground covering protests. One journalist was even detained for doing his job and filming the police while covering a protest in June and then deported.
Hannah Natanson's reporting focused on exposing what is happening inside our federal government -a topic of immense public interest. Such coverage raises questions about the pretext for the FBI's targeting and invasion of Natanson's home as well as the seizure of her journalistic materials outside the bounds of the Privacy Protection Act.
Our First Amendment protects freedom of the press -including journalistic publication of leaked government secrets -as well as freedom for the public to access such information.
In order to ensure that these constitutional rights are protected, Congress needs to exercise oversight of the Department of Justice by calling Attorney General Bondi before Congress; reintroduce and pass the PRESS Act; reform the Espionage Act so journalists and whistleblowers aren't treated like spies; and, introduce a resolution to confirm that recording the activities of law enforcement is a protected activity under the First Amendment.
Signed by,
American Civil Liberties Union
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Committee to Protect Journalists
Defending Rights & Dissent
Demand Progress
Electronic Frontier Foundation
First Amendment Foundation (Florida)
Free Press Action
Freedom of the Press Foundation
Georgia First Amendment Foundation
Institute for Nonprofit News
Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)
Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS)
Muslim Advocates
National Press Photographers Association
National Writers Union
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
PEN America
Public Knowledge
Radio Television Digital News Association
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Society of Professional Journalists
Student Press Law Center
The Media and Democracy Project (MAD)
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
The NewsGuild-CWA
Whistleblower & Source Protection Program (WHISPeR) at ExposeFacts
Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO
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Original text here: https://www.wgaeast.org/wgae-joins-30-press-freedom-and-civil-liberties-groups-condemn-government-invasion-of-washington-post-reporters-home/
Teamsters Bus Workers in Rhode Island Ratify New Contract
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Bus Workers in Rhode Island Ratify New Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(COVENTRY, R.I.) - Over 75 bus drivers and attendants represented by Teamsters Local 251 have unanimously ratified a three-year agreement at Ocean State Transit, a subsidiary of Student Transport of America (STA). The new contract at Ocean State's Coventry location secures strong wage increases, access to Teamsters health
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Teamsters Bus Workers in Rhode Island Ratify New Contract
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(COVENTRY, R.I.) - Over 75 bus drivers and attendants represented by Teamsters Local 251 have unanimously ratified a three-year agreement at Ocean State Transit, a subsidiary of Student Transport of America (STA). The new contract at Ocean State's Coventry location secures strong wage increases, access to Teamsters healthcare and pension, and improved quality of life provisions.
"Teamsters in the passenger transportation industry continue to set and raise standards for bus workers in communities in Rhode Island and across the country," said Matt Taibi, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 251 and Director of the Teamsters Passenger Transportation Division. "This contract reflects the hard work, solidarity, and unwavering determination of our members."
The agreement at the Coventry location is part of a growing wave of victories for Ocean State Transit Teamsters across Rhode Island. In December, nearly 200 drivers and attendants also represented by Local 251 overwhelmingly ratified a new contract at Ocean State Transit.
"We are thrilled to have won a contract that delivers the improvements we deserve," said Denise Nagy, a bus attendant and member of the contract negotiating committee for Teamsters Local 251. "We're grateful to have a clear acknowledgment of the essential work we provide to the community, and proud of the solidarity we've shown."
Teamsters Local 251 represents over 6,200 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. For more information, go to teamsters251.org.
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Original text here: https://teamster.org/2026/01/teamsters-bus-workers-in-rhode-island-ratify-new-contract/
TSA Must Honor Workers' Union Contract, Judge Rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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TSA Must Honor Workers' Union Contract, Judge Rules
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Court rejects agency's attempt to violate injunction and terminate AFGE collective bargaining agreement
SEATTLE -A federal judge ruled today that the Trump administration's attempt to terminate the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) would violate a court injunction issued earlier this
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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TSA Must Honor Workers' Union Contract, Judge Rules
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Court rejects agency's attempt to violate injunction and terminate AFGE collective bargaining agreement
SEATTLE -A federal judge ruled today that the Trump administration's attempt to terminate the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) would violate a court injunction issued earlier thisyear.
Despite an injunction prohibiting termination of AFGE's CBA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Dec. 12 that it intended to unilaterally terminate the agreement between AFGE and TSA in January. The CBA covers approximately 47,000 Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) working at more than 400 airports nationwide.
This was not DHS's first attempt to end the agreement. On March 7, Secretary Kristi Noem initially sought to terminate the contract, but in June, U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman of the Western District of Washington issued a preliminary injunction blocking the action. Judge Pechman found that DHS's actions violated the First Amendment, the Fifth Amendment, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Despite the injunction's clear prohibition on terminating the CBA, Secretary Noem signed a new declaration in September purporting to terminate the agreement. Notably, DHS did not inform AFGE or TSA employees of the September declaration until December-concealing from thousands of hardworking TSA officers working without pay during the government shutdown, that Secretary Noem was planning to strip them of their rights.
On Dec. 18, AFGE filed an emergency motion to enforce the injunction. Following a hearing earlier this week, Judge Whitehead ruled today that implementing Secretary Noem's September determination would violate the preliminary injunction, finding that the June order "by its plain terms, prohibits [TSA] from implementing the September Noem Determination." The court further ordered TSA to "immediately notify bargaining unit TSOs that, pursuant to the Preliminary Injunction issued by the court on June 2, 2025, the September Noem Determination will not take effect on January 18, 2026, the 2024 CBA remains applicable and binding, and the currently pending grievances and arbitrations submitted under the 2024 CBA will continue to be processed."
"On behalf of the 47,000 TSA officers our union represents, I thank the court for stepping in to prevent the administration from ripping up their union contract, again," said AFGE National President Everett Kelley. "TSA officers -many of whom are veterans -are patriotic public servants who swore an oath to protect the safety of the traveling public and to ensure that another horrific attack like September 11 never happens again. The administration's repeated efforts to strip these workers of a voice in their working conditions should concern every person who steps foot in an airport."
"It shouldn't have been necessary to go to court once - much less twice - to stop the Trump's administration's illegitimate attack on the collective bargaining agreement between AFGE and TSA," said Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), executive chair of Democracy Defenders Fund. "It was plainly illegal the first time and even more so the second. We applaud this decision and are proud to fight for the wonderful TSA workforce represented by AFGE. Defending labor is defending democracy."
The plaintiffs include AFGE, AFGE Local 1121, the Communications Workers of America, and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. They are represented by Bredhoff & Kaiser, PLLC, and the Democracy Defenders Fund (DDF).
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/2b32b7d474b848bb82c8f17e9afab7ea.aspx
Nurses Win Union Election at Cayuga Medical Center, Expanding Labor Upsurge in NY Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Nurses Win Union Election at Cayuga Medical Center, Expanding Labor Upsurge in NY Hospitals
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An overwhelming 82% of nurses vote in favor of CWA union representation.
ITHACA, N.Y. -Registered nurses at Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) won union representation this afternoon in an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The union victory strengthens a surge in labor activism among healthcare workers who are demanding safe staffing levels and fighting
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Nurses Win Union Election at Cayuga Medical Center, Expanding Labor Upsurge in NY Hospitals
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An overwhelming 82% of nurses vote in favor of CWA union representation.
ITHACA, N.Y. -Registered nurses at Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) won union representation this afternoon in an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The union victory strengthens a surge in labor activism among healthcare workers who are demanding safe staffing levels and fightingback against deteriorating working conditions at hospitals across the state. While 15,000 nurses strike in New York City, nurses upstate echo the same concerns over staffing levels in new organizing drives.
CMC nurses built their union as Cayuga United-CWA, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Nurses voted 82 percent in favor to authorize their union in an NLRB election, overcoming a union-busting campaign run by hired consultants. The nurses will now be able to begin bargaining with management for a union contract that addresses their concerns and improves working conditions.
"The hard work is just starting, but nurses are good at hard work," said Shane Snyder, In-Patient Wound RN. "We've been delivering quality patient care for years while feeling unsupported and burnt out, and I'm excited to see what we can do with our union behind us. We are tenacious, we are strong, and we are ready to start bargaining our contract."
"My career as a nurse is something that I've always taken such pride in. Now, I have another part of the job to be so proud of," said Morgan Downing, Cardiac Catheterization RN. "We are laying the groundwork for the generations of nurses to come after us, and we're already hearing from other medical professionals inspired to join us. I am so excited to have my seat at the table alongside my fellow nurses to start bargaining for our first contract. We are united and ready to continue to advocate for ourselves, our patients, and our community."
"The overwhelming victory by CMC nurses is a shining example of what healthcare professionals can achieve when they join together with a collective voice," said CWA District 1 Vice President Dennis Trainor. " CMC nurses have overwhelmingly and repeatedly voiced their urgent desire for a union contract, and it is time for management to join us at the bargaining table and get to work improving conditions for nurses and their patients."
The drive for union recognition at Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) is expanding, as nurses at CMC-affiliated offsite locations join the union movement. Registered nurses at the CMC Cancer Centers and at CMC Surgicare Center have demanded union recognition after supermajorities signed union authorization cards.
Nurses began organizing because of deteriorating conditions that impact both their working conditions and patient care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have seen increasing short staffing that can leave them caring for an unsustainable number of patients, compromising patient care and worker safety. Cayuga United-CWA represents more than 350 registered nurses at Cayuga Medical Center.
About CWA : The Communications Workers of America represents working people in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.
cwa-union.org @cwaunion
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Original text here: https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/nurses-win-union-election-cayuga-medical-center-expanding-labor-upsurge-ny-hospitals
National Nurses United endorses Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. As the lieutenant governor of Minnesota, she addressed inequities in health care by advancing programs to boost health outcomes for children, working families, and indigenous communities and communities of color.
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United endorses Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. As the lieutenant governor of Minnesota, she addressed inequities in health care by advancing programs to boost health outcomes for children, working families, and indigenous communities and communities of color.
"Minnesotansare currently fighting a coordinated assault on our immigrant communities in our state," said NNU President Mary Turner, RN. "We need leaders who are ready to center the safety, health, and well-being of every one of our neighbors and community members. Nurses know Peggy Flanagan will fight for every Minnesotan and we're ready to work with her."
"I'm deeply honored to earn the endorsement of National Nurses United," said Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. "Nurses are trusted caregivers who show up every day for our families and our communities, and their union fights to make sure they have what they need to do that work safely and with dignity. From standing up to corporate greed in health care to fighting for Medicare for All and the right to organize, nurses are leading the fight for a future where people come first. When I go to the U.S. Senate, I'll carry those values with me. I'm proud to stand with nurses and grateful to be in this fight together."
NNU supports candidates who are committed to nurses' values, including safe patient staffing in all hospitals across the country, protecting the rights of workers to organize, and guaranteeing health care to everyone. In a recent Gallup poll, nurses were voted the most trusted profession in the United States for the 24th consecutive year. NNU looks forward to helping elect Peggy Flanagan and working closely with her in Congress on the important issues that affect registered nurses, our patients, and our communities.
National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/national-nurses-united-endorses-peggy-flanagan-for-minnesota
NCUA 2026 Supervisory Priorities focus on 'No Regulation by Enforcement'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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NCUA 2026 Supervisory Priorities focus on 'No Regulation by Enforcement'
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Highlighting its 2026 Supervisory Priorities, the NCUA sent a letter to credit unions ( 26-CU-01 ) Wednesday with information to help credit unions prepare for examination. The priorities are designed to continue the agency's " No Regulation by Enforcement " policy while emphasizing safety and soundness. The agency's continued focus is on risk-based supervision, tailoring the examination scope to the credit
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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NCUA 2026 Supervisory Priorities focus on 'No Regulation by Enforcement'
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Highlighting its 2026 Supervisory Priorities, the NCUA sent a letter to credit unions ( 26-CU-01 ) Wednesday with information to help credit unions prepare for examination. The priorities are designed to continue the agency's " No Regulation by Enforcement " policy while emphasizing safety and soundness. The agency's continued focus is on risk-based supervision, tailoring the examination scope to the creditunion's unique risk profile.
NCUA's priorities emphasize:
* Risk-focused examinations: Examiners will concentrate on areas posing the greatest risk to credit union members, the credit union system, and the Share Insurance Fund.
* Balance sheet management and lending: As loan performance shows increased pressure, examiners will review credit risk management practices, underwriting standards, and liquidity planning.
* Operational and compliance risk: Examiners will conduct their reviews with an ongoing emphasis on fraud prevention, payment systems security, and compliance with consumer financial protection laws.
* Efficiency and innovation: The agency will implement streamlined examination processes and align with recent legislative and executive directives, including the GENIUS Act.
The letter to credit unions contains details on each area along with a list of resource links to NCUA guidance, rules, and regulations that apply to each area.
Read the 2026 Supervisory Priorities
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Original text here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/ncua-2026-supervisory-priorities-focus-no-regulation-enforcement
AFL-CIO President: Grok Debacle Proves That We Need AI Guardrails
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO President: Grok Debacle Proves That We Need AI Guardrails
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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement in response to the secretary of defense's announcement that the Pentagon will be deploying the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) agent across military systems:
The Grok debacle shows exactly why working people need AI safety guardrails. Without any meaningful oversight, Elon Musk's highly criticized AI tool, Grok, has created violent nonconsensual intimate imagery of adults
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO President: Grok Debacle Proves That We Need AI Guardrails
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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler released the following statement in response to the secretary of defense's announcement that the Pentagon will be deploying the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) agent across military systems:
The Grok debacle shows exactly why working people need AI safety guardrails. Without any meaningful oversight, Elon Musk's highly criticized AI tool, Grok, has created violent nonconsensual intimate imagery of adultsand children, on top of its history of spreading offensive language and disinformation.
Given Grok's abysmal track record, it's absolutely unthinkable that Secretary Pete Hegseth's Pentagon is moving forward with plans to incorporate this AI tool into military systems. This is a deeply reckless choice that could endanger working people's privacy and national security. Since we don't know who has access to the Pentagon's version of Grok, this deal could put highly sensitive information on military operations and personnel in the hands of Big Tech-or potentially even any Grok user.
The Trump administration should not be funneling working people's tax dollars into the pockets of tech billionaires, especially in exchange for dangerous, untested AI. The AFL-CIO is fighting to ensure the federal government uses AI responsibly to minimize the threat these systems pose while protecting human oversight that can prevent catastrophe. Working people already have enough problems getting by in this economy-we shouldn't have to worry about our dignity, privacy and national security being threatened by AI, too.
Contact: Prerna Jagadeesh, 202-637-5018
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Original text here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-president-grok-debacle-proves-we-need-ai-guardrails
