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About LiUNA! Local 1776

Local 1776 is part of Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), one of the largest and strongest Unions in the US and Canada with more than 500,000 members in both the private and public sector. We use that strength to make our members’ voices heard.

Our Local specializes in federal workplace matters affecting employees of the US Government including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Guard. In addition to representation on workplace matters we offer a number of member-only benefits including college degrees for you and your family.

Union's Role in the Workplace

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News Affecting Federal Employees and Veterans

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Workforce

Trump administration, unions already trading lawsuits over order outlawing most government labor groups

Federal agencies swiftly sued the American Federation of Government Employees last week, asking a lone Trump-appointed judge to uphold an order banning unions for two-thirds of the federal workforce.

Uncertainty grips HHS as employees await their fate and leadership is left in the dark: ‘It’s madness’

Employees are still waiting for more information after the department announced widespread layoffs.

‘Gangster state’: Justice Department’s reorganization proposal slammed by Democrats

Sean Michael Newhouse

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives could be merged with the Drug Enforcement Administration and DOJ prosecutors focused on tax enforcement and government corruption would be potentially reassigned under the initial plan.

Pay & Benefits

Federal retirement planning during uncertain times

Answers to some of your pressing questions.

Efforts to boost VA recruitment and promote BOP mental health get another push from House members

A pair of House bills seek to address personnel challenges within the Veterans Affairs Department and the Bureau of Prisons by offering new incentives and additional screenings, respectively.

Women, money and retirement

For Women’s History Month, lets talk about some of the statistics around women, savings and assets.

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Latest News

Parking chaos and no toilet paper: An inside look at the federal return-to-office

In Federal News Network's latest return-to-office survey, nearly 80% said "none of the above" when asked what has improved since going to work fully on-site. The post Parking chaos and no toilet paper: An inside look at the federal return-to-office first appeared on Federal News Network.

DoD reopens deferred resignation program, offers early retirements

The initiative is “not about a target number of layoffs,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a memo. The post DoD reopens deferred resignation program, offers early retirements first appeared on Federal News Network.

How to modernize federal hiring to attract next-gen employees

Modernizing recruitment still matters in the federal government. The post How to modernize federal hiring to attract next-gen employees first appeared on Federal News Network.

Agency funding libraries and museums puts all employees on leave ahead of major cuts

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is one of seven agencies President Donald Trump is looking to cut "to the maximum extent." The post Agency funding libraries and museums puts all employees on leave ahead of major cuts first appeared on Federal News Network.

At the VA, modernizing healthcare delivery rests in patient’s control of their data

Michele Sandiford

Neil Evans, acting program executive director for electronic health record modernization at VA said the VA has always had some form of electronic health record. The post At the VA, modernizing healthcare delivery rests in patient’s control of their data first appeared on Federal News Network.

Prioritizing an enterprisewide cyber culture in 2025

The three keys to building a resilient cyber culture is demonstrating leadership commitment, continually improving and staying flexible. The post Prioritizing an enterprisewide cyber culture in 2025 first appeared on Federal News Network.

Navigating changes to government contracting and grants under the Trump administration

Contractors and grant recipients should be aware of these changes and how they may affect current and future awards. The post Navigating changes to government contracting and grants under the Trump administration first appeared on Federal News Network.

Congress struggles to keep up with the Trump cavalcade of action

The Trump-DOGE-Musk fast-moving agenda prods Congress into action as members reacted to several of the latest administrative executive orders. The post Congress struggles to keep up with the Trump cavalcade of action first appeared on Federal News Network.

Federal employee unions sue Trump administration over canceled bargaining agreements

In today's Federal Newscast, federal unions have been quick to push back against President Trump’s move canceling many collective bargaining agreements. The post Federal employee unions sue Trump administration over canceled bargaining agreements first appeared on Federal News Network.

What one giant industry likes and dislikes about DOGE

The Consumer Technology Association is a big industry that has mixed feelings about the Trump-Musk-DOGE approach to the government. The post What one giant industry likes and dislikes about DOGE first appeared on Federal News Network.

LIUNA Local 1776 News and Commentary

DoD's Plan to Terminate 60k Employees is Slap in the Face to Veterans

By Ben Banchs • February 22, 2025

Bullsh*t Meets Reality

Did You Know...Veterans Make Up 1/3 of the Federal Workforce

By Ben Banchs • February 17, 2025

Purge of Federal Workforce Impacts Veterans Disproportionately

(Most) Management Doesn't Care About You...

By Ben Banchs • January 25, 2025

...and they don't even try to hide it

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