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Federal Union Leader Slams President for Threatening Federal Employees During Shutdown

ReutersNovember 5, 20251 min3,754 views
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Legal Authority and Government Shutdowns

  • ⚖️ The law clearly states that the current administration has no new authority to engage in mass layoffs due to a government shutdown.
  • ⚠️ The administration is either intending to violate the law or is already doing so by threatening federal employees.

Constitutional Violations and Back Pay

  • 📜 When the president ignores laws written in plain English, such as the requirement to provide back pay to federal employees, he is violating the constitution.
  • 🎯 Every American, regardless of political affiliation, should be furious with the threats being made against federal employees.

Call to Action for Congress

  • 📢 The federal union leader urges Congress to "do your damn job" and resolve the government shutdown.
  • 🚨 The president's actions are creating a dangerous situation by disregarding established laws and the constitution.
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