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Unionists Rally for $6 Billion SNAP Amid Shutdown

11/5/2025

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On October 30, 2025, Federal Unionists Network members rallied in Washington, D.C., demanding $6 billion for SNAP amid a 30-day shutdown.
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President Liz Shuler criticized Trump for dividing workers.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) supports a continuing resolution and the Teamsters back this stance.
Trump urged Senate Republicans to end the filibuster to pass a funding bill.

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On October 30, 2025, Federal Unionists Network members rallied in Washington, D.C., demanding $6 billion for SNAP amid a 30-day shutdown.
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President Liz Shuler criticized Trump for dividing workers.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) supports a continuing resolution and the Teamsters back this stance.
Trump urged Senate Republicans to end the filibuster to pass a funding bill.