Politics Union leader furious at Trump’s threat to withhold backpay from federal workers Dogwood Staff October 27, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Not even the rain could put out this union leader’s fire. Listen in as he calls out the Trump administration for threatening to withhold back pay for federal workers once the shutdown is eventually over. Popular Local Virginia water parks: 2026 opening dates, prices, & what to expect Food & Drink 7 restaurants in Virginia Beach where kids can eat for free Labor ‘Disgusting and wrong’: Virginia labor leaders criticize Spanberger’s collective bargaining veto Things To Do Best summer markets in Virginia: from antique shows to farmers’ markets Labor BREAKING: Spanberger to veto collective bargaining, according to Virginia lawmaker Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News ICE Out of Virginia protest in Williamsburg News ICE protest organizer: ‘We must continue to resist, organize’ News Protester wants Spanberger to do more to protect Virginians from ICE News Virginia home care workers fight for collective bargaining rights News In-home domestic workers are fighting for overtime in Virginia