AFGE Local 704
@704afge.bsky.social
Union representing 1000 federal EPA employees who protect your health and the environment every day in 6 states across the Midwest. #SaveEPA
We stand in solidarity with AFGE members working without pay today at TSA, Dept of Defense, Dept of Treasury, HHS, HUD and SSA.
We support efforts to keep these Agencies funded while Congress limits CBP/ICE appropriations amid their illegal and deadly actions across the country.
We support efforts to keep these Agencies funded while Congress limits CBP/ICE appropriations amid their illegal and deadly actions across the country.
February 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
We stand in solidarity with AFGE members working without pay today at TSA, Dept of Defense, Dept of Treasury, HHS, HUD and SSA.
We support efforts to keep these Agencies funded while Congress limits CBP/ICE appropriations amid their illegal and deadly actions across the country.
We support efforts to keep these Agencies funded while Congress limits CBP/ICE appropriations amid their illegal and deadly actions across the country.
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The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
January 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
We are heartbroken and outraged to learn of the murder of our union sibling, Alex Pretti, by federal agents today in Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 10:40 PM
We are heartbroken and outraged to learn of the murder of our union sibling, Alex Pretti, by federal agents today in Minneapolis.
If we don’t protect federal whistleblowers, corruption like this will remain hidden.
NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
If we don’t protect federal whistleblowers, corruption like this will remain hidden.
Trump again shows his disdain for Americans suffering through the effects of climate change by withdrawing from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which underpins all international action on climate. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump announces U.S. will leave dozens of international organizations
The White House announced it is withdrawing participation and funding from 66 multilateral bodies on everything from climate to cotton.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Trump again shows his disdain for Americans suffering through the effects of climate change by withdrawing from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which underpins all international action on climate. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Reminder:
Democrats must HOLD THE LINE. Do not cave to right-wing ideologues who have ripped away health care from millions of Americans.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Reminder:
Democrats must HOLD THE LINE. Do not cave to right-wing ideologues who have ripped away health care from millions of Americans.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
October 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Democrats must HOLD THE LINE. Do not cave to right-wing ideologues who have ripped away health care from millions of Americans.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Keep fighting, and we will have your back.
Federal workers are not backing down. When we stick together and fight, like we did today, we know we can win!
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Federal workers are not backing down. When we stick together and fight, like we did today, we know we can win!
This is the person in charge of our EPA.
Truly unbelievable. Truly irresponsible. Truly dangerous.
Truly unbelievable. Truly irresponsible. Truly dangerous.
KILMEADE: The president says climate change is a hoax, it's a con job. Where do you fall on this?
EPA ADMINISTRATION LEE ZELDIN: The president is absolutely right
EPA ADMINISTRATION LEE ZELDIN: The president is absolutely right
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is the person in charge of our EPA.
Truly unbelievable. Truly irresponsible. Truly dangerous.
Truly unbelievable. Truly irresponsible. Truly dangerous.
In the face of unprecedented attacks on our union and the entire labor movement, it’s more important than ever to come together in solidarity and celebrate Labor Day.
You can’t scare us, Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, we’re sticking to the union!
Happy Labor Day! ✊✊✊
You can’t scare us, Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, we’re sticking to the union!
Happy Labor Day! ✊✊✊
September 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In the face of unprecedented attacks on our union and the entire labor movement, it’s more important than ever to come together in solidarity and celebrate Labor Day.
You can’t scare us, Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, we’re sticking to the union!
Happy Labor Day! ✊✊✊
You can’t scare us, Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, we’re sticking to the union!
Happy Labor Day! ✊✊✊
We condemn President Trump’s plan to deploy a military occupation of Chicago, including escalating ICE raids and National Guard presence in our streets. 🧵
August 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We condemn President Trump’s plan to deploy a military occupation of Chicago, including escalating ICE raids and National Guard presence in our streets. 🧵
EPA’s goal is clear.
They want to intimidate us out of speaking out against their agenda of destruction.
But we aren’t going to be bullied. We will continue fighting back, because that is the oath we took. We will protect human health and the environment, no matter what.
wapo.st/4mCSx82
They want to intimidate us out of speaking out against their agenda of destruction.
But we aren’t going to be bullied. We will continue fighting back, because that is the oath we took. We will protect human health and the environment, no matter what.
wapo.st/4mCSx82
Trump officials fire EPA employees for signing dissent letter
The move to terminate the staffers marks an escalation in the Trump administration’s effort to clamp down on dissent within the federal bureaucracy.
wapo.st
August 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
EPA’s goal is clear.
They want to intimidate us out of speaking out against their agenda of destruction.
But we aren’t going to be bullied. We will continue fighting back, because that is the oath we took. We will protect human health and the environment, no matter what.
wapo.st/4mCSx82
They want to intimidate us out of speaking out against their agenda of destruction.
But we aren’t going to be bullied. We will continue fighting back, because that is the oath we took. We will protect human health and the environment, no matter what.
wapo.st/4mCSx82
Thank you, @repbillfoster.bsky.social!
The Trump Administration terminated union contracts at the VA and EPA, gutting workers’ ability to collectively bargain for the wages and benefits they deserve.
I stand with AFGE National and @704afge.bsky.social and will always fight for our workers.
I stand with AFGE National and @704afge.bsky.social and will always fight for our workers.
August 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Thank you, @repbillfoster.bsky.social!
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Trump killed union contracts for Chicago EPA workers on Tuesday. This is allowed, the president declared, because agencies, such as the EPA play a role in national security.
Critics say the move is no more than union busting.
Critics say the move is no more than union busting.
Trump kills union contracts for Chicago EPA workers
Critics call it union busting. A local labor leader says the president’s action puts public health and environmental protections at risk.
trib.al
August 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Trump killed union contracts for Chicago EPA workers on Tuesday. This is allowed, the president declared, because agencies, such as the EPA play a role in national security.
Critics say the move is no more than union busting.
Critics say the move is no more than union busting.
An attack on our union is an attack on every union.
Stick together and don’t back down.
Stick together and don’t back down.
Trump killed union contracts for Chicago EPA workers on Tuesday. This is allowed, the president declared, because agencies, such as the EPA play a role in national security.
Critics say the move is no more than union busting.
Critics say the move is no more than union busting.
Trump kills union contracts for Chicago EPA workers
Critics call it union busting. A local labor leader says the president’s action puts public health and environmental protections at risk.
trib.al
August 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
An attack on our union is an attack on every union.
Stick together and don’t back down.
Stick together and don’t back down.
Thank you, @danielbiss.bsky.social!
I am in awe of the strength and solidarity of federal unions like @704afge.bsky.social that are standing united in the face of relentless illegal attacks by Donald Trump.
August 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Thank you, @danielbiss.bsky.social!
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“When Donald Trump and his administration go around stripping rights away from EPA workers, from nurses and other healthcare professionals at the Veteran’s Administration, let’s call it what it is: anti-union, anti-worker, anti-democracy, anti-American nonsense.” @704afge.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
“When Donald Trump and his administration go around stripping rights away from EPA workers, from nurses and other healthcare professionals at the Veteran’s Administration, let’s call it what it is: anti-union, anti-worker, anti-democracy, anti-American nonsense.” @704afge.bsky.social
Trump’s attacks on @704afge.bsky.social is an attack on all working people. Federal employees keep our country running and deserve respect, fair treatment, and a seat at the table. This isn't about politics—it's about justice. I stand with AFGE and all workers’ rights.
E&E News: EPA axes contracts with unions
The agency cited "national security" in moving to terminate the collective bargaining agreements.
subscriber.politicopro.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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If they take away the union rights of the workers who keep our air and water clean and care for veterans (many of whom are veterans themselves), then no union contract is safe under this admin. America’s unions will not be silenced—we’ll get even louder.
E.P.A. Cancels Federal Union Contracts in Push to End Collective Bargaining
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If they take away the union rights of the workers who keep our air and water clean and care for veterans (many of whom are veterans themselves), then no union contract is safe under this admin. America’s unions will not be silenced—we’ll get even louder.
In @crainschicago.bsky.social, AFGE 704 President Nicole Cantello lays out how EPA’s irresponsible cuts are putting us all in danger in the Midwest.
Bad for business, bad for families, bad for everyone.
www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/epa-...
Bad for business, bad for families, bad for everyone.
www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/epa-...
Commentary: Trump's EPA cuts to Chicago headquarters put us all in danger
The purported DOGE priority of 'efficiency' has ground to a halt at EPA in recent months, writes the president of the local government workers' union.
www.chicagobusiness.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In @crainschicago.bsky.social, AFGE 704 President Nicole Cantello lays out how EPA’s irresponsible cuts are putting us all in danger in the Midwest.
Bad for business, bad for families, bad for everyone.
www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/epa-...
Bad for business, bad for families, bad for everyone.
www.chicagobusiness.com/elevate/epa-...
Yesterday, the Trump EPA announced they will unilaterally shut down our union, and our contract.
This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to bust our union. And just like before, we’ll fight them at every step.
Stand in solidarity with us Tuesday! ⬇️
This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to bust our union. And just like before, we’ll fight them at every step.
Stand in solidarity with us Tuesday! ⬇️
August 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Yesterday, the Trump EPA announced they will unilaterally shut down our union, and our contract.
This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to bust our union. And just like before, we’ll fight them at every step.
Stand in solidarity with us Tuesday! ⬇️
This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to bust our union. And just like before, we’ll fight them at every step.
Stand in solidarity with us Tuesday! ⬇️
Thanks for meeting with us and hearing our stories, @laurafine4congress.bsky.social!
Last night, I met with EPA employees a part of @704afge.bsky.social to hear about how the chaos at the federal level is impacting their jobs. As a former union member, I know the importance and strength of our unions, now more than ever.
#UnionStrong
#UnionStrong
August 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Thanks for meeting with us and hearing our stories, @laurafine4congress.bsky.social!
Friday is the last day of work for our Environmental Justice division colleagues who were unjustly and irresponsibly fired by the Trump EPA and Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Please join us at our Region 5 headquarters, 77 W. Jackson, to salute their heroic work, and honor them with a clap-out.
Please join us at our Region 5 headquarters, 77 W. Jackson, to salute their heroic work, and honor them with a clap-out.
August 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Friday is the last day of work for our Environmental Justice division colleagues who were unjustly and irresponsibly fired by the Trump EPA and Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Please join us at our Region 5 headquarters, 77 W. Jackson, to salute their heroic work, and honor them with a clap-out.
Please join us at our Region 5 headquarters, 77 W. Jackson, to salute their heroic work, and honor them with a clap-out.
Thank you, @duckworth.senate.gov!
No one should be suspended or fired just for exercising their First Amendment right to speak out.
I’m joining my colleagues in calling for these EPA employees to be reinstated immediately so they can keep doing the good work our country depends on.
I’m joining my colleagues in calling for these EPA employees to be reinstated immediately so they can keep doing the good work our country depends on.
EPA suspends and investigates around 140 employees who signed a letter critical of the agency | CNN
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin had a sharp response to the employee-signed letter.
www.cnn.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thank you, @duckworth.senate.gov!
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The future belongs to our children and grandchildren. President Trump is trying to take that future away, but I'm committed to ensuring the next generation inherits a world with clean air and water.
Thank you @robinkelly.house.gov @repbillfoster.bsky.social @elpcenter.bsky.social @sierraclub.org IL @camdavismwrd.bsky.social @nrdc.org @resphealth.bsky.social and everyone who stood with us to speak out against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut EPA’s ability to combat climate change.
July 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The future belongs to our children and grandchildren. President Trump is trying to take that future away, but I'm committed to ensuring the next generation inherits a world with clean air and water.