Dems’ Rift With Unions Widens Over Shutdown
31st October 2025
Organized labor is growing frustrated with the Democrats’ refusal to end the government shutdown.
The Southwest Airlines Pilot Association (SWAPA), Allied Pilots Association, and National Air Traffic Controllers Association appeared in a video released by the White House endorsing the Republicans stopgap government funding bill that Democrats refuse to help pass.
“The biggest way to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of our national air traffic control system is to pass a clean continuing resolution [CR],” said Jody Reven, president of the SWAPA.
Despite their name, Democrats really have no use for democracy.
UPDATE: Democrats’ rift with unions erupts as shutdown pain worsens (Axios)