Federal Unions Call for End to Shutdown During AFL-CIO Rally

Members of dozens of federal employee unions were represented at a rally Jan. 10 where one of the top messages was that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell needs to take up legislation to reopen the government.

“This lockout has to end now,” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said in a speech kicking off the rally. “It’s time for McConnell and the Senate to act” on legislation to reopen the government that has already passed the House, Trumka said.

Supporters of federal employee unions in the Senate will keep up the pressure on McConnell (R-Ky.) to allow votes on bills to fund ...