There is no shortage of challenges facing classified professionals today. Too many workers are still fighting for the respect, protections, and economic security they deserve. Yet the stories in this issue remind us of something just as important: when we organize, stand together, and refuse to be ignored, progress is possible.

From members celebrating solidarity on May Day to classified leaders bringing our priorities directly to lawmakers in Washington, these stories are about people choosing action over cynicism and community over isolation. They are proof that solidarity remains our most powerful tool for creating change.

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