Jackson, Mich. (WLNS) — Labor leaders gathered at Withington Park in Jackson to name on U.S. Consultant Tim Walberg to battle for staff’ rights.
Monday’s occasion comes after an government order signed by President Trump ended collective bargaining rights for unions representing federal staff. A federal decide put that order on maintain simply final week, however the organizers of Monday’s occasion say Trump’s order exhibits how unions are underneath hearth.
The labor teams walked to Congressman Walberg’s workplace with a casket representing preventable losses of employee lives and silencing of employee voices, in addition to the lack of human rights and dignity for hundreds of devoted laborers throughout Mid-Michigan.
Staff in attendance mentioned Trump’s order is an assault on social safety, long-term medical and veteran support providers, in addition to the U.S. army.
Ian Robinson, President of the Huron Valley Space Labor Federation targeted on the lives misplaced within the office, and says state and federal union staff additionally assist shield folks from toxins and different occupational ailments.
“He’s refused to defend the constitution of the United States against an unparalleled power grab by the executive branch and Donald Trump in particular,” mentioned Robinson. “We’re going to have to pick up the slack as the unions and especially federal ones, lose resources because of these attacks and can’t support us, the volunteers, with the kind of staff that we used to be able to count on.”
