The attack on workers by Trump and Musk through DOGE won’t stop unless there’s a push for change
The Trump administration’s mass firings of federal workers are a wake-up call for anyone who thinks job security is guaranteed. Thousands of government employees got the boot over video calls—no warning, no due process, just gone. This isn’t about efficiency; it’s about control. And without strong unions, workers are left powerless to fight back.
Take the Department of Homeland Security—over 400 workers fired with no explanation. Or the FAA, where hundreds lost their jobs just weeks after a tragic midair collision killed 67 people. The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union called it out: these cuts put everyone at risk. Unions don’t just fight for jobs; they fight for safety and accountability.
And then there’s the “Friday night purge” of 17 inspectors general—watchdogs meant to keep the government in check. Why were they fired? Because they were doing their jobs too well. This is what happens when there’s no protection for workers: corruption wins, and everyone else loses.
But workers are pushing back. Protests erupted across the country, with hundreds marching in San Francisco against Trump’s firings and billionaire influence. From City Hall to a Tesla dealership, they sent a message—workers aren’t just going to sit back and take it.
Legal battles are heating up too. Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of the Special Counsel, sued after being fired without cause. A federal judge reinstated him, proving that when workers fight back, they can win. But it shouldn’t take a lawsuit to get basic job protections.
This isn’t just about government jobs. If they can fire thousands overnight, what’s stopping private companies from doing the same? Unions are the only thing standing between workers and complete job insecurity. They protect wages, benefits, and the right to be treated like a human being instead of a disposable asset.
Just look at the United Auto Workers (UAW). In October 2023, they went on strike for 46 days against General Motors—and won big. UAW President Shawn Fain called it “one of the most stunning contract victories since the sit-down strikes in the 1930s.” Higher wages, better job security, stronger benefits. That’s what unions can do when workers stand together.
The bottom line? Workers need to organize. Unions aren’t just important—they’re essential. The government and corporations will keep testing how much they can get away with. The only way to stop them is to fight back, stand together, and demand the rights we all deserve. Because without unions, we’re all just waiting for the next pink slip.
