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What’s Happening

The federal workforce is under attack—but federal unionists are organizing, fighting back, and building something stronger.

On June 11, the day before the Labor Notes Conference 2026 begins, the Federal Unionists Network is bringing together workers from across agencies and locals for a national FUN Summit.

This is more than a meeting: It’s where we come together to assess the state of the federal labor movement, align our strategy, and make decisions about the future of our Network.

All photos courtesy of the Labor Notes Website.

Why Attend?

  • Connect with federal unionists from across the country

  • Strategize how we fight back and win in this moment

  • Help shape the future of FUN and the broader federal labor movement

  • Be part of the most representative gathering of federal unionists to date

If you’re serious about building a fighting, democratic, and coordinated federal labor movement—this is where you need to be.

This Moment Requires Us

Federal workers are facing unprecedented attacks on our jobs, unions, and ability to serve the public. The FUN Summit is where we come together to assess the moment, align strategy, and take coordinated action.

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Federal workers refuse to stand down and let public service be a bargaining chip for billionaires. We are committed to serving our communities, protecting public services, and upholding the will of the people. This is what real leadership looks like.”

— Ellen Mei, a Food and Nutrition Service employee for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and President of the National Technical Employees Union Chapter 255

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If you give up your voice as soon as you’re under attack, you’ve already lost.”

— Paul Osadebe, a fired whistleblower and former civil service attorney at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Union Steward in the American Federation of Government Employees Chapter 476

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There is no credible way to eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs at VHA—especially front-line clinical roles—without harming veterans. We are calling on VHA leadership and federal officials to put veterans first by fully funding and staffing VHA and respecting the rights of the workers who make this care possible.”

— Mark Smith, occupational therapist, President of National Federation of Federal Employees Local 1, representing healthcare workers at VHA

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Read the Full List of Resolutions

Explore the full list of CBTU adopted resolutions to see the issues being advanced and the collective vision for strengthening workers’ rights and protections.

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Get Involved with The CBTU

We encourage all Federal Unionists to get involved with the CBTU by becoming members.

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Attend the 55th Annual CBTU Convention

We also invite you to join us at the upcoming CBTU Convention in Atlanta this May—an important opportunity to connect, organize, and build power together.

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We Want to Hear From You!

Has your federal union local passed Resolution 33 or a similar resolution calling for a national “Union Day of Solidarity”? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you.

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