Philly union protests EPA workers' suspensions after they signed a letter criticizing Trump Administration policies
Source: KYW News Radio/Audacy, Philadelphia, PA
11 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Seven Philadelphia-based Environmental Protection Agency employees are among at least 139 across the nation who were suspended after signing a letter expressing their concerns about policies under the Trump administration. On Wednesday, local union leaders rallied in Center City in support of the affected employees.
The employees signed what union officials describe as a "letter of dissent" that questioned the agency’s direction under EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. The letter, released publicly on June 30, gathered over 600 signatures.
In a statement Thursday, the EPA said it has a “zero-tolerance policy for career bureaucrats unlawfully undermining, sabotaging, and undercutting” the Trump administration’s agenda.
Local union leaders said the letter was respectful and protected speech. Brad Starnes, president of American Federation of Government Employees Local 3631, said the disciplinary action appears intended to intimidate workers.
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