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Thousands gather for D.C.'s flagship 'No Kings' event, march to demand accountability and an end to the federal occupation of their communities
WASHINGTON, March 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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Thousands gather for D.C.'s flagship 'No Kings' event, march to demand accountability and an end to the federal occupation of their communities
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D.C. community members marched to defend their jobs, their freedoms and our democracy from an administration that seeks to seize control of the capital city, interfere in our elections, silence working people and make life unaffordable.
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WASHINGTON, March 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release:
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Thousands gather for D.C.'s flagship 'No Kings' event, march to demand accountability and an end to the federal occupation of their communities
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH FULL D.C. NO KINGS RALLY
D.C. community members marched to defend their jobs, their freedoms and our democracy from an administration that seeks to seize control of the capital city, interfere in our elections, silence working people and make life unaffordable.
WASHINGTON- On Saturday, March 28, thousands of people gathered in the nation's capital to rally and march as part of the national "No Kings" day of action, which saw simultaneous nonviolent mass protests happening across the country. Participants at the D.C. rally heard from leaders of national labor unions, civil rights groups and local organizations defending our communities from a White House that is suppressing workers' freedoms and stripping vital public services -all to fund billionaire tax breaks and the federal occupation of our neighborhoods.
" Right now, we are in the storm of our lives," said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. "Billionaires are calling the shots, and we're paying the price. But we've seen this before. These same bullies have the same old playbook. Let me tell you, we've fought the good fight, and we have won before -for civil rights, for social justice, for workers' rights. When we the people stand together and fight together we win."
"Every time this regime attacks people, our movement grows stronger," said Keya Chatterjee, Executive Director of Free DC. "Millions of people across the country rose in solidarity today and that's what it's going to take to end this regime and their attacks for good. The next step is to flex our economic muscle. On Friday, May 1, organizers across the country are calling for a day of mass action. Make your plans now for how you'll get ready for action on May 1."
"As president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, I was proud to represent not only Planned Parenthood today at the historic No Kings rally, but also the thousands of patients both here in DC and across the nation who depend on and deserve high-quality, compassionate health care," President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Metropolitan Washington Dr. Laura Meyers. "Threats against this care and violations of our health centers, which are safe spaces for those in need, will not be tolerated. As long as these threats persist, we will be here standing up for care."
" Since the last time we marched, this administration has dragged us deeper into war: sending brave American service members into harm's way and leaving their families to carry the weight of that loss," said Naveed Shah, Political Director of Common Defense. " At home, we've watched citizens killed in the streets by militarized forces. We've seen families torn apart and immigrant communities targeted. All of it done in the name of one man trying to rule like a king. But we know who we are. We fought for a democracy. And in this country we say it loud: no kings!"
Following the rally, the massive crowd marched across the Frederick Douglass bridge and past Fort McNair, where architects of the Trump administration's attacks on working people reside. Along the march route, protestors chalked sidewalks, chanted and held signs that expressed their frustrations with a White House that seeks to silence working people.
From nurses and teachers to bus drivers and federal workers, participants at No Kings D.C. made one thing clear: they won't tolerate an administration that strips their health care, weakens Social Security, and takes away their jobs to fund attacks on their own communities. And as costs rise, they refuse to choose between going to work and protecting their families while ICE continues to terrorize their neighborhoods.
To learn more about the national movement or see the full list of events, visit NoKings.org.
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Original text here: http://origin-afscme.bytrilogy.com/press/releases/2025/thousands-gather-for-d-c-s-flagship-no-kings-event-march-to-demand-accountability-and-an-end-to-the-federal-occupation-of-their-communities
AFGE President Everett Kelley Slams Congress for Going on Vacation While DHS Workers Go Unpaid
WASHINGTON, March 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE President Everett Kelley Slams Congress for Going on Vacation While DHS Workers Go Unpaid
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Kelley to Congress: "Come back to Washington. Honor your oath. Do your job."
WASHINGTON - Today, following a breakdown of a bipartisan deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress's decision to leave town rather than continue working to resolve the issue to pay tens of thousands of employees who have been working without a full paycheck
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WASHINGTON, March 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE President Everett Kelley Slams Congress for Going on Vacation While DHS Workers Go Unpaid
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Kelley to Congress: "Come back to Washington. Honor your oath. Do your job."
WASHINGTON - Today, following a breakdown of a bipartisan deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress's decision to leave town rather than continue working to resolve the issue to pay tens of thousands of employees who have been working without a full paycheckfor over 40 days, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement:
"I have never been more disgusted by the failure of elected leadership in my life.
"Though TSA officers will be paid, FEMA workers, Coast Guard, CISA, and other DHS employees are waiting on their back pay. These are not abstractions. These are American fathers and mothers and sons and daughters who serve our country every single day.
"And Congress left them without a paycheck and went on a two-week paid vacation on our dime.
"Forty-two days. No check. No relief. No apology as Congress packed their bags and left these American families to struggle alone.
"AFGE members took an oath. They have a job to do. They are showing up to do it. When is Congress going to do the same?
"Come back to Washington. Honor your oath. Do your job."
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/b0a0761414b64836931548b257b51691.aspx
NEA President Becky Pringle Responds to Melania Trump's Push for Students to Be Educated by Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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NEA President Becky Pringle responds to Melania Trump's push for students to be educated by artificial intelligence
Pringle: "No technology - no matter how advanced - can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning."
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National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle today issued the following statement after Melania Trump appeared with an AI-powered robot in the White House and continued to advocate for children to be educated by artificial
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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NEA President Becky Pringle responds to Melania Trump's push for students to be educated by artificial intelligence
Pringle: "No technology - no matter how advanced - can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning."
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National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle today issued the following statement after Melania Trump appeared with an AI-powered robot in the White House and continued to advocate for children to be educated by artificialintelligence:
"Educators inspire, motivate, teach, and guide students. Artificial intelligence, when used appropriately and safely, can enhance teaching and learning, but human connection is what makes the difference. No technology - no matter how advanced - can replace the human connection at the heart of teaching and learning.
"Yesterday, Donald Trump named Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle's Larry Ellison, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, among others, to a new AI advisory panel. That same day, Melania Trump brought an AI-powered robot to the White House and advocated for students to be taught by artificial intelligence. We must be clear: decisions about technology in education should be led by educators, not billionaires or profit-driven corporations.
"AI has the potential to improve student learning and support educators, but it must be implemented responsibly, with strong safeguards for safety, privacy, and environmental impact. Instead, the Trump administration is sidelining educators, parents, and communities while consolidating control in the hands of Big Tech.
"We must ensure that any use of AI in schools is guided by educators, protects students, and helps, not replaces, educators. Our students deserve more than algorithms. They deserve opportunity, connection, and committed educators in every classroom. The administration's approach conflicts with our vision and with the principles that prioritize the well-being of our students, schools, and communities."
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Original text here: https://www.nea.org/about-nea/media-center/press-releases/nea-president-becky-pringle-responds-melania-trumps-push-students-be-educated-artificial
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Court Orders VA to Prove Compliance with Collective Bargaining Injunction, Warns of Contempt
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Court Orders VA to Prove Compliance with Collective Bargaining Injunction, Warns of Contempt
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Federal Judge finds VA may have violated her order by attempting to re-terminate union contract hours before hearing
WASHINGTON - A federal judge today granted the Unions' Motion to Enforce her March 13 preliminary injunction reinstating collective bargaining for employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs and will soon issue a written order detailing the
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WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Court Orders VA to Prove Compliance with Collective Bargaining Injunction, Warns of Contempt
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Federal Judge finds VA may have violated her order by attempting to re-terminate union contract hours before hearing
WASHINGTON - A federal judge today granted the Unions' Motion to Enforce her March 13 preliminary injunction reinstating collective bargaining for employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs and will soon issue a written order detailing thecourt's findings and the requirements that VA must now follow. Judge Melissa DuBose also went further, finding that the VA may have engaged in contempt of court through its blatant disregard of her order and its attempt to re-terminate the union contract just hours before the hearing. The judge ordered the VA to show cause why it should not be held in contempt and will give the Unions the chance to reply.
The ruling is a significant victory for the over 300,000 VA employees represented by AFGE's National VA Council and a sharp rebuke of the agency's repeated attempts to strip workers of their voice at work. Since the original March 13 order, the VA has resisted compliance at every turn, culminating in a last-minute effort to re-terminate the agreement before the court could act.
"VA workers did not choose this fight -the Trump administration brought it to them," said Mary Jean (MJ) Burke, President of the AFGE National VA Council. "VA employees come to work every day focused on one thing: serving veterans. They deserve a voice in their workplace. The judge's consideration of contempt for the VA's attempt to avoid compliance and disregard the Court's order further demonstrates how little this administration cares for the frontline workers serving and protecting our veterans. The NVAC will not rest until every VA facility in this country is honoring our union contract."
"The VA told our members they had no union. They tried to strip away the contract that was won over decades of service by the nurses, housekeepers, claims processors and clinicians who show up every day to serve our nation's veterans. And when a federal judge told them to stop, they tried to do it again mere hours before the hearing," said Everett Kelley, National President, American Federation of Government Employees. "But AFGE is still here. We never went anywhere. And the court has made clear that the VA cannot ignore the law and our contract. Our members will not be silenced."
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/8dcbfad739d8452eace670895b8d772c.aspx
CNA nurses demand UCI Health-Fountain Valley reopen pediatric units that serve hundreds of children annually
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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CNA nurses demand UCI Health-Fountain Valley reopen pediatric units that serve hundreds of children annually
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Registered nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, Calif., are demanding that management immediately reopen the pediatric department and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), which were closed without warning on Monday, March 23, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). CNA is also demanding that UCI Health reinstate
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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CNA nurses demand UCI Health-Fountain Valley reopen pediatric units that serve hundreds of children annually
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Registered nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley in Fountain Valley, Calif., are demanding that management immediately reopen the pediatric department and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), which were closed without warning on Monday, March 23, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU). CNA is also demanding that UCI Health reinstatethe 35 nurses who received layoff notices. The nurses, who are members of CNA/NNU, will hold a rally on Wednesday, April 1, to protest the closure of these critical pediatric units.
"It is an outrage that UCI Health closed these units with no warning to the public or to the workers," said Karen Escobar, a registered nurse in the pediatric unit. "The day after the unit was closed a child needing surgery showed up in the emergency department. The closure of our pediatric unit clearly put a child at risk. How many other children will have delays in care? We understand that wait times at Children's Hospital of Orange County can be up to six hours. We need these units to care for the children in the Fountain Valley area."
Who: Registered nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley
What: Rally demanding the reopening of pediatric units and reinstatement of nurses
When: Wednesday, April 1, at 12 p.m.
Where: UCI Fountain Valley, 17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, Calif.
Nurses are deeply concerned that the closure of the pediatric units will create delays for patients who urgently need care. They note that the closest hospital to UCI Health-Fountain Valley is Children's Hospital of Orange County, which is eight miles away, but the drive can take up to 45 minutes depending on traffic. In 2025, there were 274 admissions to the PICU at UCI Health-Fountain Valley, and 465 admissions to the pediatric unit. In 2024, those numbers were 283 for PICU, and 541 for the pediatric unit.
The closure comes just two years after UCI Health purchased the hospital. Nurses say the pediatric unit closures raise serious questions about UCI Health's priorities and long-term commitment to safe, high-quality care.
Nurses charge that UCI Health deliberately orchestrated a scheme designed to lower the pediatric units' census by redirecting patients to Children's Hospital of Orange County instead of sending them to UCI Health-Fountain Valley.
"What we have seen is that, when pediatric patients show up at UCI Health-Orange emergency department, administrators have directed those patients to Children's Hospital of Orange County, instead of UCI Health-Fountain Valley, their own newly purchased hospital with pediatric units," said Escobar. "UCI Health must reopen the pediatric and pediatric intensive care units and reinstate the laid off nurses."
CNA represents 730 nurses at UCI Health-Fountain Valley and 4,500 nurses across UCI Health.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/cna-nurses-demand-uci-health-fountain-valley-reopen-pediatric-units
AFGE President Kelley Statement Following Trump's Order to Pay TSA Officers
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE President Kelley Statement Following Trump's Order to Pay TSA Officers
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While grateful for this action, all DHS employees must be paid immediately
WASHINGTON - In response to events today, including President Trump's announcement he will instruct Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and ongoing negotiations in Congress, American Federation of Government Employees
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WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE President Kelley Statement Following Trump's Order to Pay TSA Officers
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While grateful for this action, all DHS employees must be paid immediately
WASHINGTON - In response to events today, including President Trump's announcement he will instruct Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and ongoing negotiations in Congress, American Federation of Government Employees(AFGE) National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement:
"For the past five weeks, AFGE members have been calling on Washington to pay the public servants at the Department of Homeland Security who are protecting this country while the parties work out their differences. Today, that call was answered. The 47,000 TSA officers represented by AFGE will finally be paid, and we are grateful that action was taken to make that happen.
"We don't yet know what this means for thousands of other DHS employees at FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, among others.
"These workers and their families cannot wait. All DHS workers must be paid immediately.
"Congress needs to continue working to pass a real, bipartisan appropriations deal that funds DHS, pays all DHS workers, and keeps these vital agencies running -even if that means canceling their upcoming vacation.
"And they must pass the Shutdown Fairness Act so that no politician, of either party, can ever hold a public servant's paycheck hostage again."
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Original text here: https://www.afge.org/link/39bc966c9e5b43a4897e18d81388bed0.aspx
3,000 registered nurses from six California Tenet hospitals ratify new three-year contract
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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3,000 registered nurses from six California Tenet hospitals ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses at six California Tenet facilities: San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon, Doctors Hospital Manteca in Manteca, Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Twentynine Palms yesterday voted overwhelmingly, with 93 percent in favor, to ratify a new three-year
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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3,000 registered nurses from six California Tenet hospitals ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses at six California Tenet facilities: San Ramon Regional Medical Center in San Ramon, Doctors Hospital Manteca in Manteca, Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Twentynine Palms yesterday voted overwhelmingly, with 93 percent in favor, to ratify a new three-yearcontract. The agreement includes important protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU).
"This ratified contract is the result of nurses standing together to demand better," said Kristi Carson, registered nurse in the emergency department at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. "It's about recruiting and retaining nurses, but it's also about holding the hospital accountable for providing safe, quality care our patients deserve."
Highlights of the contract include:
* Safe staffing improvements, including dedicated rapid response nurse at every facility and a guaranteed minimum orientation for new nurses.
* Economic gains to help with recruitment and retention. The new agreement includes wage Increases from 11 percent to 18 percent over the life of the contract.
* No takeaways to health care benefits.
The new pact covers the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
"For well over a year our nurses have been at the table, in the facility and out on the streets," said Rachel Garcia, registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. "We have been voicing our concerns and demanding improvements. Today, we stand proud. We have won a fair contract, one that delivers real improvements for our patients."
The nurses held a one-day strike back in October 2025 after negotiations stalled.
"This victory reflects the power of unity, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to safe quality care," said Deb Edwards, registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. "Together we have made our voices heard, and together we have made change happen."
CNA represents nearly 3,000 nurses at the six California Tenet facilities.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/3000-registered-nurses-from-six-california-tenet-hospitals-ratify-new-three-year-contract
