Dave Jamieson at HuffPost reports the largest Union for Federal Employees says it’s seeing unusual growth amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Government Workforce. American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) President Everett Kelley says the Union has added more than 8,200 Members through the first third of February, after adding nearly 8,000 in January. In normal times, a typical month might see a net gain of a few hundred, he noted. The recent surge in signups means the Union grew by about 5% in a matter of weeks, pushing its rolls to 321,000 - its highest ever. The AFGE set a goal of reaching 325,000 by the end of 2025, but Kelley said they might end up hitting that goal before the end of this week. Federal Unions serve as one of the main bulwarks against these attacks, advising Workers on their rights and filing lawsuits to block what they say are Trump’s illegal actions. It’s no surprise the AFGE has seen its Membership climb ever since Trump won the election and promised to close agencies and carry out mass firings.

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