Everett Kelley
Everett Kelley is the president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), a prominent labor union representing federal government workers. He has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's policies regarding federal employment, particularly regarding the legality and implications of the proposed mass buyout offer for federal employees. In light of the recent legal challenges to the buyout program, Kelley has described it as a 'scam' and has vocally urged federal workers to reject the offer, citing concerns over its legality and the potential risks involved.
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Hundreds are lining up at food banks near Washington. They’re not homeless
Australia· 2025-10-30
Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees union that represents a wide swath of federal workers, warned that it was time for the government to reopen.
Government shutdown: Trump returns from Asia to a domestic crisis
United States· 2025-10-30
Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, demands that Democrats swallow the Republicans’ clean CR to reopen the government.
Government shutdown enters fifth week as federal worker paydays loomUnited States· 2025-10-28
The president of AFGE Everett Kelley called for lawmakers to pass a 'clean' continuing resolution to fund the government.
Democrats not swayed by call to end shutdown from largest federal workers’ unionUnited States· 2025-10-28
Everett Kelley, the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, urged Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government.
Largest federal employee union demands Congress end shutdown
United Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, called for an end to the stalemate.
Democrats unflinching in shutdown strategy, blaming Trump with millions at risk of losing food aidUnited States· 2025-10-27
Everett Kelley, national president of AFGE, stated that the government's decision to fire thousands of federal employees is cruel and illegal.
Una jueza prohíbe a Trump despedir a funcionarios durante el cierre del Gobierno de Estados Unidos | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-15
Everett Kelley, president of the AFGE, stated that no president has ever decided to fire thousands of furloughed workers during a government shutdown.
Judge temporarily blocks firings by Trump administration during shutdown | US federal government shutdown 2025United Kingdom· 2025-10-15
Everett Kelley is the President of the American Federation of Government Employees who criticized the administration's actions during the shutdown.
Jeffries and Lawler clash as shutdown tensions explode on Capitol HillUnited States· 2025-10-14
AFGE president Everett Kelley said it is disgraceful that the Trump administration has used the government shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of workers.
Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops during shutdownUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, called the actions 'disgraceful.'
"The RIFs have begun": White House confirms 'substantial' layoffs underway amid US shutdown
India· 2025-10-11
Everett Kelley condemned the decision to lay off thousands of critical service workers.
La Casa Blanca empieza a despedir a funcionarios federales en medio del cierre del Gobierno | InternacionalSpain· 2025-10-11
Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), warned that the layoffs would have 'devastating effects' on services relied upon by millions of Americans.
White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week | US federal government shutdown 2025United Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Everett Kelley, the national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, called the administration's move disgraceful.
Firings of federal workers underway as government shutdown drags on, Trump budget chief announcesUnited States· 2025-10-10Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, criticized the Trump administration for using the shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of essential workers.
Governo Trump inicia rodada de demissões em massa de servidores federais em meio ao 'shutdown'
Brazil· 2025-10-10
Everett Kelley urged lawmakers and the president to act immediately regarding the government shutdown.
U.S. Internal Revenue Service furloughs 34,000 employees as U.S. government shutdown continues to affect staffers
Belize· 2025-10-09
Everett Kelley, the union’s national president, called the White House’s argument 'frivolous' and said it was 'an obvious misinterpretation of the law.'
Trump questions back pay for federal workers furloughed as part of government shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-08AFGE President Everett Kelley urged lawmakers to act swiftly, stressing that 'federal employees are not bargaining chips.'
US govt shutdown: How long will the deadlock continue; what to expect in the coming daysIndia· 2025-10-02
Everett Kelley is the president of the American Federation of Government Employees and criticized the administration's plans to fire federal employees.
Government shutdown leaves federal workers ‘on edge’ as Trump eyes more job cuts | US federal government shutdown 2025United Kingdom· 2025-10-02
Everett Kelley criticized the program, stating it undermines the normal functioning of government agencies.
Statele Unite pregătesc cea mai mare demisie în masă din istorie, în contextul reducerilor profunde anunțate de administrația Trump
Romania· 2025-09-28Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, criticized the deferred resignation program as detrimental to federal employees.
US set for largest mass resignation in history as Trump continues deep cuts | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-28Everett Kelley, president of American Federation of Government Employees, expressed concerns about the federal sector being used as a test case for private sector actions.
Could Trump’s latest moves be the beginning of the end for American unions?United States· 2025-09-01
Everett Kelley is the president of the AFGE, the largest federal labor union in the US.
Government workers are ‘canary in coalmine’ for Trump bid to gut union rights, leaders warn | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22
AFGE National President Everett Kelley called the ruling a setback for First Amendment rights in America.
Court allows Trump to end union bargaining for federal workers
Guyana· 2025-08-02
Everett Kelley believes Trump's announcement is a step in the wrong direction for federal employment.
Trump vil gøre det lettere at fyre føderale embedsmænd
Denmark· 2025-04-19
Everett Kelley stated that they will not be silenced and will fight for their rights.
miles se movilizan a lo largo de EEUU en protestas contra las políticas y recortes de Trump y Musk
Uruguay· 2025-04-05
Everett Kelley is the head of the American Federation of Government Employees and is speaking at the protests.
Hands Off Protests: 'Hands off!' protests against Donald Trump, Elon Musk today: Time, place, reason all you need to knowIndia· 2025-04-05
Everett Kelley is one of the speakers at the D.C. rally.
What is the ‘Hands Off!’ rally to take place against Donald Trump?India· 2025-04-04Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), criticized the order as a disgraceful and retaliatory attack on the rights of federal workers.
Organizers accuse Trump of trying to silence federal workers with union order | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29
AFGE National President Everett Kelley condemned the move in a statement, noting that it affects the collective bargaining rights of more than 1 million federal employees.
Trump signs executive order ending collective bargaining rights for many federal workersUnited States· 2025-03-28