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Trump plays to his base as shutdown hurts rest of country

January 7, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Voters view the Trump shutdown as a political ploy designed to appeal only to his right wing base. Pressure is growing on the president to end his political stunt.

We need real immigration reform, not a wall

January 7, 2019 By Jeff Johnson

January 3 marked Day 13 of Trump’s shutdown of the federal government. More than 800,000 federal workers are still without a paycheck.

Federal shutdown creates long-term damage to workers, agencies

January 7, 2019 By PAI

“Reports to our union suggest that even if the shutdown ends this week, the damage to federal agencies and their work on behalf of the American people will not be quickly repaired."

Big federal workers union sues Trump to end shutdown

January 3, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

“Our members put their lives on the line to keep our country safe. Requiring them to work without pay is nothing short of inhumane."

New Congress must stop pain Trump is inflicting on the people

January 3, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

Trumka demands that Senate act on House-approved measure to end shutdown because people who live paycheck to paycheck can't pay bills or put food on their tables.