Donald Trump has launched one of the most aggressive assaults on workers' rights in modern U.S. history. With the stroke of a pen, his executive order has wiped out collective bargaining rights for over one million federal workers. This unprecedented attack to exempt workers from union protections is part of a larger effort to silence unions that have “declared war on President Trump’s agenda,” according to a fact sheet released by the White House. 

But this isn’t just an attack on American workers — it’s a warning sign for all of us in Canada. 

We have seen what happens when governments attack unions: workers lose their rights, wages stagnate, and public services suffer. The right-wing propaganda machine has convinced millions of Americans to vote against their own best interests, and we can’t let that happen here. Trump’s actions set a dangerous precedent that could fuel similar anti-worker policies in Canada. 

PSAC’s For You, Canada campaign is about fighting back against these threats. We need a government that respects workers’ Charter right to join a union, upholds their access to free and fair collective bargaining, and ensures that all workers have access to fair labour standards in their workplaces. Public service workers keep Canada running – safeguarding borders, ensuring food and water safety, assisting farmers, delivering social programs, and responding to emergencies like wildfires. Without strong unions, these essential services are at risk. 

As Canada faces an important election, we must decide: do we strengthen the services that people in Canada rely on, or do we allow reckless cuts to weaken our communities? This election, we need every PSAC member to vote for public services, for strong labour rights, and for a government that supports workers — not one that undermines them. 

Your vote matters. Our future depends on it.