Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network

The labor movement and allies announced the formation of Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network, a new project to connect federal workers whose rights have been violated by the Trump administration with free legal support.

The Legal Defense Network is powered by the AFL-CIO and We The Action with Democracy Forward, AFGE, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the American Constitution Society (ACS), the Partnership for Public Service, and others.

“Attacks on federal workers are attacks on all workers and on the essential services that our communities rely on daily,” said Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO. “Getting these workers the justice they deserve in the face of this onslaught will take all of us. I’m so proud to announce the formation of Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network with our partners today. This new network is a critical tool empowering federal workers to fight back. When we come together, we are stronger than any of us alone.”

• For more information on Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network, visit workerslegaldefense.org. 
• Federal workers looking for legal support can begin the process here. 
• Lawyers interested in joining the Federal Workers Legal Defense Network can sign up here.
• Read more in The New York Times.