Introducing Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network

Tens of thousands of hardworking people who run the programs and services that working families rely on have been mistreated or abruptly fired by Elon Musk and the DOGE. People are rising up—but the federal workers who are being targeted need help. That’s why we’re proud to announce Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network. The AFL-CIO has organized this new network with federal worker unions and groups like We the Action and Democracy Forward, among others, to connect federal workers to a network of thousands of lawyers helping to get workers the free legal support they need.

Here’s how you can help:

• If you’re a current or former federal worker in need of legal assistance, fill out this confidential form.
• If you’re a lawyer, get trained and join the network to provide free legal support to federal workers and help them understand their rights.
• Spread the word. Share this resource with your networks.
• Donate here to help keep this legal defense network going strong.

Federal workers power critical programs like Medicare and Social Security, run our national parks, inspect our food and medicine, and keep us safe from accidents and disasters. As taxpayers and Americans, we must demand justice for these workers. Thank you for helping us rise up.