🟦Public Services & Civil Service Protections
A ranked guide to organizations defending fair, professional public institutions.
These advocacy groups defend the people and systems that keep government services running. They fight for fair labor practices, professional independence, and protections against political interference.
Many represent public-sector workers or civil servants, and they actively mobilize public support for strong, ethical government institutions.
AFGE – American Federation of Government Employees
The largest union representing federal workers. Advocates for fair pay, civil service protections, and workplace rights. Also mobilizes public support through action alerts, campaigns, and tools to contact Congress in defense of government employees.
National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Tracks threats to worker protections, wage rights, and labor law enforcement—especially under federal rollbacks.
AFSCME – American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
National union representing many public-sector workers, including in health, transit, and public safety.
Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
Monitors federal labor, wage, tax, and economic policy with a progressive lens.
NTEU – National Treasury Employees Union
Union representing IRS and other Treasury Department workers, advocating for fair treatment and professional integrity.
NALC – National Association of Letter Carriers
Postal workers union that champions USPS service, labor rights, and public infrastructure.
Alt National Park Service / OurParks
Formed to challenge climate denial and political interference in federal agencies. Now operates as OurParks, offering public education and grassroots campaigns to protect environmental science and government transparency.
This project tracks threats to U.S. foreign aid and development programs and promotes transparency in global engagement.
Independent newsroom reporting on how Trump-era policies affected public education and equity.
A public subreddit focused on federal employee issues, public service culture, and behind-the-scenes impacts of policy changes.
Top Issues
Civil Service Protections: Defending federal employees from political pressure, purges, or ideological restructuring.
Labor Rights & Fair Wages: Supporting public-sector workers in their push for better pay, benefits, and working conditions.
Government Integrity & Agency Independence: Preserving the professionalism and neutrality of government departments and scientific agencies.
Postal Services & Infrastructure: Fighting for strong USPS funding, service continuity, and equitable access to essential services.
Education Equity & Public Accountability: Tracking policy threats to public education, access, and equity at the K-12 and college levels.