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Stronger Together: The Power of Unity in Times of Crisis
In moments of hardship, adversity, and attack, our true strength is revealed not in isolation, but in solidarity. History has shown time and again that when communities stand together, they withstand the storm with resilience, emerging not just intact but stronger. In a world that often seeks to divide, we must remember that unity is our most powerful defense and our greatest asset. Calamities, whether natural disasters, economic crises, or social upheavals, have the potential to fracture us. Fear can turn us inward, making us believe that survival is an individual pursuit. But the reality is quite the opposite. It is in our collective resolve, in the hands stretched out to help one another, and in the voices raised together that we find true endurance.
History offers countless lessons in unity. When workers join hands in the face of injustice, they change the landscape of labor rights. When nations rally against oppression, they shape the course of history. When communities stand shoulder to shoulder after disaster, they rebuild not just homes but hope. These are not mere anecdotes; they are testaments to the power of standing together.
Union is not just a word it is a force. It is the spirit that drives progress, the bond that strengthens communities, and the shield that protects us all. In times of attack, whether physical, ideological, or systemic, our response must be unwavering: we do not stand alone, we stand united. Now more than ever, let us hold firm to this truth. Let us reject division and embrace solidarity. For together, we are not just stronger we are unstoppable in UNITY!
Standing United: Our Fight for SSA’s Future
Dear SSA Union Family,
As we face one of the most challenging periods in our agency ’ s history, I want to acknowledge the battles we ’ re fighting and the victories we ’ re winning together. Your resilience and solidarity continue to inspire
Recent Victories Worth Celebrating
Thanks to our collective action and growing community awareness, we ’ ve achieved a critical legal victory A federal judge recently issued a Temporary Restraining Order blocking DOGE operations at SSA. This is a significant first step in defending our ability to serve the public This win belongs to each of you who raised your voice and stood strong for our mission.
Fighting on Multiple Fronts
AFGE Council 220 and the General Committee are working around the clock:
Litigation: We’ve filed numerous grievances from returnto-office mandates and compressed appointment times to lack of employee training and dismantling of OCREO.
Bargaining: We’re negotiating over VSIP/VERA offerings and demanding a seat at the table on restructuring efforts that threaten frontline services and jobs.
Congressional Advocacy: We regularly meet with lawmakers to push for funding, prevent office closures, and fight anti-union legislation that threatens pay, benefits, and rights.
Public Engagement: Through “Save SSA” and “Hands Off” rallies, and partnerships with advocacy groups, we ’ re educating the public on how harmful policies affect employees and the millions who depend on SSA services
Your Voice Matters
Now more than ever, your engagement is essential Here’s how you can help:
Join a Rally: National attention starts with local action Visit afgec220.org for toolkits and event updates.
Share Your Story: Your real-life experiences are powerful advocacy tools Submit yours on our website
Take Surveys: Participate in the BUE Stress and AFS surveys your input strengthens our legal and negotiation efforts
Attend Events: Join our monthly Local Officers Forum and town halls, including sessions with supporters like actor Sean Astin
Submit Resolutions: Propose office closure/staff reduction resolutions through Common Councils. Contact Congress: Use our resources to speak up for SSA and your workplace
Stay Connected: Follow us on social media for daily updates and calls to action.
Strategic Approach
In the face of continued challenges, remember our core strategy:
Breathe – Let’s respond thoughtfully, not reactively Educate – Knowledge is power. We’ll keep everyone informed Act in Unison – Our strength lies in solidarity and collective action.
Visit afgec220 org regularly We’ve expanded our offerings to include:
Mental health and workers’ comp support
Tools for reps and activists
E-dues instructions and more
Looking Ahead
Though the road ahead is tough, I’m hopeful. With our unity, we ’ re already seeing results from court victories to nationwide rallies. The coming months will shape the future of SSA and our rights as workers. But if we stand together breathing, educating, and acting in unison I’m confident we will emerge stronger than ever
In solidarity, Jessica LaPointe AFGE Council 220 President
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In recent decades, women of color have emerged as some of the most dynamic forces in American politics shaping policies, building coalitions, and transforming the narrative of what leadership looks like Their presence is not just a symbolic shift; it’s a strategic and cultural breakthrough in a system long resistant to their voices. Being the backbone and heart of the home to the energy and life force in our government politics
A Legacy of Resistance and Resilience
The political participation of women of color in the United States is grounded in generations of activism, organizing, and unwavering resistance. From civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer to labor leader Dolores Huerta, from Shirley Chisholm who made history in 1968 as the first Black woman elected to Congress—to today’s trailblazing "Squad" of progressive lawmakers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan these leaders have carved a path by refusing to accept invisibility
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In that same spirit, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has emerged as a bold advocate for change in the workplace. Unafraid to challenge entrenched systems, she consistently champions policies that uplift everyday working people As conversations around labor rights intensify and more federal employees join unions, the leadership of Crockett and other women of color in politics remains critical to driving progress, equity, and justice within the labor movement.
Despite systemic barriers voter suppression, underfunding, racialized media scrutiny women of color have continued to run for office, win, and govern with a commitment to justice that resonates with working-class communities across the country We have to acknowledge and celebrate Stacey Abrams of Georgia for the diligent work in these issues
Numbers Rising, But Not Fast Enough
The 2022 midterm elections marked a milestone: a record number of women of color were elected to Congress, yet they still represent only a small fraction of overall elected officials. Black, Latina, Asian American, Indigenous, and Middle Eastern women often face double standards and intersecting forms of discrimination in the political arena, including from within their own parties.
Nevertheless, their growing influence is undeniable. From city councils to Capitol Hill, women of color are leading efforts on issues like reproductive rights, climate justice, police accountability, immigration reform, and workers' rights—topics often informed by their lived experiences and the communities they represent
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"Politics is personal when your are always on the line Tanya Jackson, HERE Local Florida
I grew up in the South, and my grandmother used to talk about how hard it was just to vote. I carry that history with me every time I organize hotel workers.The same voter suppression tactics are coming back today, and it’s women like Stacey Abrams who are fighting them.That’s leadership that understands what’s at stake.”
Union Values, Shared Struggles
For unions, the rise of women of color in politics is not just a story of representation it’s a call to solidarity. Many of these leaders come from working-class backgrounds. Some have been organizers themselves. Their policy priorities frequently align with the values of the labor movement: living wages, safe workplaces, health care access, and the right to organize. When women of color win, workers win
Beyond the Ballot: Organizing Power
While electoral politics gets the headlines, much of the real power- building happens between campaigns in grassroots movements, community organizations, and union halls Women of color are often at the heart of this work, mobilizing voters, leading strikes, demanding accountability, and connecting the dots between economic justice and racial justice.
Organizations like Black Voters Matter, Mijente, and She the People are reshaping the political landscape, amplifying voices that have long been sidelined. Their work, in many ways, compliments that of unions pushing for proworker legislation and equitable economic policies.
The Road Ahead
As the U.S. confronts rising authoritarianism, economic inequality, and climate crisis, the leadership of women of color is not just welcome it’s essential. These leaders bring not only representation, but also a reimagining of politics rooted in empathy, equity, and action. It’s time to support them not only at the polls but in the halls of power, in coalition spaces, and in the workplace. Because when women of color lead, the entire movement moves forward
“Ain’t I a Woman?”
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table!”
RECORD NUMBER OF WOMEN OF COLOR ELECTED TO CONGRESS YET STILL UNDERREPRESENTED ACROSS ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
Women of color have never waited for permission to lead. Through the ballot, the picket line, the protest, and the podium, they continue to push American democracy to live up to its ideals. As union members and political leaders, they remind us: the fight for justice is not a moment it’s a movement.
Stronger Than the Storm: Why We Fight
By Amber Westbrook, Chicago RVP | AFGE Local 3272 President
My friends, I know you’re tired. I know the weight of uncertainty is real—and heavy. The past few years haven’t been easy. We’ve faced budget threats, staffing shortages, and public criticism. But even through it all, I knowwhoweare.
Wearetheoneswhoshowup,dayafterday,servingthe publicwithpride.Wearetheoneswhocarrythemission on our backs. We are the ones who keep this agency running. And yet, somehow, we keep hearing the same tiredinsults:“lazyfederalworkers.”Really?
In my house, there’s a rule: excuses or saying “I can’t” mean push-ups. Doesn’t matter where we are. If one of mykidssayssomethingis“toohard”orthey“can’tdoit,” they drop and give me ten. Yes, we’ve gotten some strange looks in grocery store aisles, but the message stuck:youdon’tquitjustbecausesomethingishard.You pushthrough.That’showstrengthisbuilt.
Soletthemtalk.Letthemunderestimateus.
We know the truth. We are dedicated, determined, and resilient.Weworkhard,butwefightevenharder.Because real change doesn’t come from comfort it comes from courage. It comes from standing up, speaking out, and refusingtobackdown.
Maggie Kuhn once said, “Speak even if your voice shakes.”Andthat’swhatwedo.Everyday.
Wespeak.Westand.Wefight.
Becausewearemorethanjustworkers weareaUnion. Andthatmeanssomething.Itmeanssolidarity.Itmeans power. And it means that together, there is nothing we can’tdo.
Staystrong.Stayloud.Stayunited.
MOBLIZATION C220 Grassroots Initiatives
RALLYING AROUND
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STANDING UP AGAINST THE ANTI-UNION AGENDA
— IT’S TIME TO ACT
BY L. GREGORY DORSEY, EDITOR
Across the country, unions are under attack — not through legislation debated in the open, but through backdoor policies, administrative fiat, and a deliberate campaign to erode public confidence in government workers. From slashing staffing at the Social Security Administration, to quietly closing vital offices like the one in White Plains, NY, and dismantling contracts at agencies like TSA, the writing is on the wall: some in power want to weaken unions and privatize the services our communities rely on.
Let’s be clear — this is not about efficiency or modernization. These actions are about breaking the backbone of worker power and undermining our ability to advocate for the American people When you gut the federal workforce, you don’t just affect jobs you hurt veterans trying to access care, seniors waiting on Social Security, families counting on safe transportation, and communities needing local service and the workforce adding to America's economy
We’ve seen this playbook before. Stir public frustration, cut services, and then point to the dysfunction as a reason to privatize. It’s a manufactured crisis with real consequences longer wait times, unmanageable caseloads, and staff pushed to the brink And make no mistake, these decisions come from the top The creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, and it's quiet purge of SSA offices without transparency or public input, is part of a broader strategy to sideline unions and dismantle public institutions Interestingly people outside of our country are making life altering choices for our country How patriotic is that?!?!
But we’re not going quietly.
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Union members are rallying, organizing, and demanding accountability. From the steps of city halls to Capitol Hill, we are lifting our voices not just for ourselves, but for every person who depends on the vital services we deliver We’ve seen overwhelming support from elected leaders like Rep Mark Pocan and Rep. Terri Sewell, and we must keep the pressure on.
Here’s what you can do:
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Here’s you can Congress: funding and federal Keeping Our Field Open 1876), Protecting America's Social Security Data (HR (S770).
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Call Congress: Demand full funding for SSA and other federal agencies Support the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act (HR 1876), Protecting America's Social Security Data Act (HR 1877), and Social Security Expansion Act (S770).
Union up.
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Attend Union Actions: Show up. Whether it’s a rally, a town hall, or a press event, bodies on the ground send a clear message that we will not be ignored
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Share Your Story: Humanize the impact. Whether you’re a worker or a citizen who’s faced delays, speak up. Politicians listen when the consequences are personal.
3. Fight Disinformation: Challenge the narrative. These cuts are not about trimming fat they’re about silencing labor and handing over public resources to private interests
We are at a critical moment. The actions we take now will shape the future of labor, public service, and democracy itself.
Humanize Whether worker who’s faced up. Politicians when the consequences are Challenge the narrative. are and over private the public
This isn’t just about saving jobs it’s about defending dignity, service, and the belief that workers united can never be defeated
Solidarity is our strength. Let’s use it in UNITY!
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FEDERAL WORKERS UNDER FIRE: UNIONS PUSH BACK ON CUTS
Federal employees across Wisconsin are sounding the alarm as the Trump administration pushes forward with plans to slash the federal workforce. At the heart of the fight: the Social Security Administration, where agency leadership has proposed cutting 7,000 jobs and closing regional offices nationwide
SSA, VA, FOREST SERVICE & TSA FACING MASSIVE WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS
Jessica LaPointe, president of AFGE Council 220, spoke out during a rally in Madison hosted by the South Central Federation of Labor. “SSA operations have been historically understaffed,” she warned. “These cuts will lead to service delays, systems failures, and even benefit disruptions ” LaPointe added the administration’s goal is clear: “to turn the American people against Social Security ”
At the Madison Common Council meeting, LaPointe further emphasized the impact locally “We’ve had a 50% staff reduction in the last three years We’re under siege,” she said, urging the Council to adopt a resolution opposing SSA closures and cuts to Medicaid and Medicare which passed unanimously.
Union leaders from the VA, TSA, and Forest Service echoed similar concerns:
VA workers could see 80,000+ job cuts, threatening care for veterans
TSA leadership under Trump announced they would cancel the 2024 union contract, prompting legal action.
24 Forest Service employees in Wisconsin were fired on Valentine’s Day, only to be reinstated by court order in March after the terminations were ruled illegal.
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) spoke at the rally, saying his office is receiving thousands of weekly calls from constituents outraged by the cuts. “People are pissed,” Pocan said. “They’re upset about the VA, SSA, Medicare, Medicaid and they’re ready to fight back.”
Federal union leaders continue to organize and mobilize to defend their jobs, their agencies, and the communities they serve.
C220 SPOTLIGHT C220 SPOTLIGHT
THESE POWERFUL VOICES ARE RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND DRIVING MOMENTUM FOR REAL CHANGE.
MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD
AFGE MEMBERS ARE STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT:
Rennie Glasgow (VP, Local 3343) testified Rennie Glasgow (VP, Local 3343) testified before the House Democratic Leadership before the House Democratic Leadership Committee, shedding light on the service Committee, shedding light on the service crisis within SSA crisis within SSA.
Laura Novakoski and Steve Kofahl (Local Laura Novakoski and Steve Kofahl (Local 3937) spoke at a press conference with 3937) spoke at a press conference with Senator Patty Murray, spotlighting the Senator Patty Murray, spotlighting the struggles SSA workers face struggles SSA workers face.
John Pfannenstein (President, Local 3937)
John Pfannenstein (President, Local 3937) was featured in a Wall Street Journal article was featured in a Wall Street Journal article highlighting the growing inaccessibility of highlighting the growing inaccessibility of SSA services These powerful voices are SSA services. These powerful voices are raising public awareness and driving raising public awareness and driving momentum for real change momentum for real change.
FIGHTING HARMFUL LEGISLATION COUNCIL 220 IS ACTIVELY OPPOSING THREE ANTI-UNION BILLS:
H R 1210 – Would charge unions for using H.R. – Would charge unions for using agency resources agency resources.
H R 2249 – Would let new presidents H.R. – Would let new presidents cancel union agreements cancel union agreements.
OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY: HR 2550
H R 2174 – Would ban paycheck deduction H.R. 2174 – Would ban paycheck deduction of union dues of union dues.
The Protect America’s Workforce Act (HR 2550) is a
The Protect America’s Workforce Act (HR 2550) is a bipartisan bill to restore bargaining rights stripped bipartisan bill to restore bargaining rights stripped by executive order. With 64 cosponsors, it’s gaining by executive order With 64 cosponsors, it’s gaining traction but we need more support. traction but we need more support
CALL CONGRESS DAILY (OFF-DUTY AND OFF AGENCY EQUIPMENT). SCRIPTS AND NUMBERS ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR WEBSITE.
Additional Pro-SSA Legislation Council 220 also supports:
HR 1876: Keeping SSA Field Offices Open Act
HR 1877: Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act
HR 1700 / S 770: The Social Security Expansion Act
MOBILIZING BEYOND LEGISLATION
Council 220 urges all members to:
Submit resolutions supporting SSA offices at local councils
Partner with Central Labor Councils to build union solidarity
Join the Federal Unionists Network (FUN) for coordinated organizing
Follow us on social media for updates and actions Stay Engaged
“We are in unprecedented times,” says Roy Porter, Acting C220 3rd VP “But through solidarity and coordinated action, we will defend our rights and protect the services we provide to the public ”
BY ROY PORTER Local 3342 EVP, Member- C220 Legislative Committee
It goes without saying that we are living in uncertain times We have seen an ad hoc government agency carry out unprecedented layoffs and eliminations of entire Federal agencies. We have seen things happening at SSA that would have been unimaginable in the prior eight or so decadesoftheprogram’sexistence
Many of us have gone through a whole gambit of emotions while dealing with all of that has transpired over the past month. Anxiety about our jobs, anger over the insulting rhetoric being slung regarding our workforce or feeling powerless and out of control of this entire situation. It’s also very well possible that you think all this stuff is correcting the ship and you have no oppositiontowhatishappening.
Let’s take a pause and talk about one of those feelings- powerlessness The irony is that powerlessness is a powerful emotion. However, if you were to Google/ChatGPT/CoPilot how to deal with powerlessness, one of the many suggestions you will find is “Empowerment Through Action”. Most of the great movements in history were started by the decisiveactionsofafewinconjunctionwith thesmallcontributionsofmany.Thatishow the American Labor movement was founded, which led to the Union we have today.
Thereisnomoreimportanttimetoactthan thepresent,andyoumaybeaskingyourself how you can act to push back against everythingthatisgoingon.Ifyouarelooking to become more involved with the Union, talk to your Local Presidents about filling board vacancies or how to become a Local steward. Or take simple steps like attending Local meetings or conference calls when theycomeup.Andifyoudon’thavetimefor any of that, please make sure you are making phone calls to your members of Congress (on non-duty time and nongovernment equipment) and clicking on ActionAlertemailsthatcomefromAFGE.
There are also many more opportunities to be involved as activists outside of our normal Union channels. Central Labor Councils (CLCs) normally meet once a month and are comprised of various Unions in your area and are a powerful means of delivering messages for our cause to the greater community of labor. Talk to your Local executive boards about becominginvolvedwiththesecouncilsand consider being a delegate to your Local CLC.
The Federal Unionists Network (FUN) is a group of rank-and-file Unionists from various government agencies and other Federal Unions who are embracing grassroots activism through rallies and other actions. They have been responsible for organizing a lot of the anti-DOGE and pro-worker rallies that you may have seen in the news lately. To become part of the network, you can go to federalunionists.net formoredetailsandtosignup.
From Inside SSA: These Cuts Are a Betrayal But the Union Stands Strong
As a veteran and current employee at the Social Security Administration, I know what it means to serve. I wore the uniform proudly, and now I serve my country in a different way by helping Americans access the benefits they’ve earned But today,itfeelslikethatmissionisunderattack.
The drastic staffing cuts, office closures, and top- down mandates coming from this administration aren’tjustdamaging they’redemoralizing.Weare being asked to do more with less, forced to work through impossible backlogs, and given little supportfromleadership.Andattheendoftheday, it’s the American people especially our most vulnerable whopaytheprice
Andtolawmakers:stoptreatingfederalemployeeslikeliabilities.Weareveterans,caretakers, andeverydayAmericansdoingourbesttokeepthiscountryrunning.Fundus.Respectus. Together withtheunionatourside wecanstillprotectthemission,theworkers,andthe peopleweserve.
Finding Hope in Career Grief
By Jennifer Ramirez-Serrano
Whether you ’ re almost out the door, thinking about it, or staying to see what happens, many of us are feeling something real: career grief.
Maybe you just started at SSA and you ’ re thinking, “I didn’t sign up for this!” Let me take a moment to validate you:
Your feelings are real. You are not alone. This is not your fault.
Our union is unique because we are not just advocates we are your coworkers. We are service reps, TSC employees, claims specialists, and technical experts. We’re in this together.
Society often ties our identity to what we do. So when our work environment becomes unstable, unpredictable, or overwhelming, it hits hard. With rapid changes, constant uncertainty, and colleagues leaving, many of us feel like we ’ ve lost our motivation, optimism even our purpose.
Living in a constant state of “brace for impact” can be physically and emotionally draining. But there is hope.
Even in uncertainty, I encourage you to hold on to these truths:
Feel your feelings but know you don’t have to stay in them.
Your worth and identity are not defined by this agency or your position. Though things feel out of control, it is not over. You are brilliant, kind, valuable, and important. There is life and joy beyond SSA.
Career grief is real. And if you ’ re feeling it, you ’ re not weak you ’ re human. We see you. We stand with you. And we move forward together.
Dolores started as a schoolteacher but couldn't ignore that her students - children of farm workers - often came to class hungry "I couldn't keep teaching hungry kids," she said "I needed to help their parents earn fair wages instead " This realization pushed her to leave teaching and start organizing farm workers in the fields
Partnering with Cesar Chavez
In 1962, Dolores joined forces with Cesar Chavez to create what would become the United Farm Workers union. As the union's main negotiator - unusual for a Latina woman then - Dolores proved herself time and again. Farm owners often dismissed her because she was a woman, which she later called "their mistake."
The Grape Strike Victory
During the famous 1965 Delano Grape Strike, Dolores traveled across America, convincing people to boycott grapes until workers received fair treatment. The strike succeeded in 1970 when growers finally signed contracts improving conditions for thousands.
All while raising 11 children - often bringing them along to rallies and meetings - Dolores showed that women could lead both at home and in the movement.
Changing Laws, Changing Lives
Beyond protests, Dolores helped create lasting change through legislation:
- Getting farm workers disability insurance in 1963
- Helping pass the 1975 law giving farm workers the right to unionize
- Fighting for immigration reforms that helped agricultural workers gain legal status
Breaking Stereotypes
When told women shouldn't lead, especially Latina women, Dolores responded by creating the famous rallying cry "Sí, se puede" ("Yes, we can do it"). This simple phrase gave hope to workers and later even inspired a presidential campaign.
Still Fighting Today
Now in her nineties, she continues her work through the Dolores Huerta Foundation. When President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, he recognized how her work had opened doors for both workers and women.
Through simple but powerful tactics - organizing communities, challenging unfair practices, and believing change is possible - Dolores Huerta showed that ordinary people can create extraordinary change when they stand together and refuse to back down.
Recharge Your Mind: Everyday Habits for Mental Strength
Strategies for Managing Stress and Promoting Mental Well-Being
SSA OFFICE CLOSURES – WHITE PLAINS NY HEARING OFFICE
President Trump’s Executive Order on 01/20/2025 established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, aiming to “modernize federal technology” and reduce government space usage. As part of this initiative, SSA identified “underutilized office space” for lease termination, including the White Plains, NY hearing office.
The White Plains office serves 7 counties and 2.4 million residents. If closed, residents would have to travel 25 to 135 miles to reach other hearing offices. This is especially burdensome for disabled and elderly individuals and will disrupt employees who face long daily commutes. The office currently has a 2,000-case backlog and an 8-month hearing wait.
Local legislators and union leaders, including Congressman George Latimer and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, have expressed outrage at the closure. The county even offered alternative space, which SSA rejected. A rally on 03/22/2025 featured AFGE President Everett Kelly and other prominent figures who condemned the decision.
SSA’s office closure policy mandates an analysis of transportation impacts, public transportation availability, and advance notification to Congress and local leaders, which was not followed in this case. AFGE Council President Rich Couture noted that although virtual hearings have increased, faceto-face hearings are still a statutory right, and the White Plains office is essential for such services. SSA Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek stated that no permanent field office closures had occurred in 2025, but only the White Plains office is slated to close. However, DOGE’s website lists 22 additional SSA lease terminations, contradicting Dudek’s claims.
The closure of the White Plains office is seen as part of a broader effort by Trump and Musk to discredit SSA services and move toward privatization. The union urges members of the public to contact their legislators to demand that SSA’s administrative expenses be fully funded, a moratorium on office closures be enforced, and privatization of SSA be prevented.
Support for the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act (HR 1876), Protecting America's Social Security Data (HR 1877), and Social Security Expansion Act (S-770) is encouraged. Call the Capital switchboard at 202224-3121 to voice your support.
By: Witold Skwierczynski
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