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CFPB Union Fights Back Against Vought's Cuts, Demands Action

2/20/2026

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) workers' union marks one year of action against acting director Russell Vought's dismantling efforts, citing the agency's past $21 billion in consumer relief.
The union has halted illegal shutdown attempts.
The union has reversed Vought's firings.
Consumer complaints have doubled due to Vought's operational cuts.
Cat Farman, the union president, says Congress must restore funding and impeach Vought.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) workers' union marks one year of action against acting director Russell Vought's dismantling efforts, citing the agency's past $21 billion in consumer relief.
The union has halted illegal shutdown attempts.
The union has reversed Vought's firings.
Consumer complaints have doubled due to Vought's operational cuts.
Cat Farman, the union president, says Congress must restore funding and impeach Vought.