Federal workers that go into civil service are generally driven by a deep commitment to the public and the communities they serve. As attacks on their jobs are increasingly intertwined with attacks on the public mandates of their agencies, a growing movement within the federal sector for unionism for the common is emerging.

Federal workers are a key pillar in society for the defense of democracy, equity and rights. Around the globe when countries have faced anti-democratic threats federal workers have moved into action to protect their institutions and democratic values. For the first time, federal workers in the United States are finding themselves in this position.

The Race and Democracy program supports current and former civil rights workers across the federal government to serve as truth tellers and experts.