Liz Shuler defines ‘No Kings’ movement, says it’s about ‘standing up to’ Trump and reshaping economy

WASHINGTON, DC: AFL–CIO President Liz Shuler expressed her support for the "No Kings" movement and said it represents a challenge to the leadership of the White House. Meanwhile, she also asked for a large-scale economic transformation that will assist workers in general.

During her speech at a "No Kings" rally, Shuler also condemned the disparity in wealth between the rich and poor in the United States, claiming that many of the current policies benefit affluent Americans and that many working Americans have been neglected.

Shuler targets inequality, calls for worker reforms

During her speech, Shuler said the movement is not only about opposing Donald Trump but also about reshaping the economy.

“No kings is about standing up to the guy in the White House,” she stated.

“But no kings also means tearing down an economy built for billionaires and instead building it up for working people,” Shuler continued.

“More money in our pockets, because no one in the richest country on earth should struggle to get by, and more time off to spend with our friends, family, kids, and loved ones,” she added.

Shuler pointed to wealth disparities, noting that a small number of individuals hold significant portions of the country’s wealth while many workers struggle to cover basic expenses.

Shuler also criticized executive compensation, referencing high CEO salaries compared to workers who face rising costs for essentials like groceries.

Call for resistance against the Trump admin

The labor leader said economic policies should prioritize higher wages, more time off and equal pay.

“They try to divide us because they could not be more afraid,” Shuler mentioned.

“They could not be more afraid of what happens when we stop looking to the left and to the right and we start looking at them,” she stated. 

Shuler highlighted disparities affecting Black and Latina women, stating that pay gaps remain a major issue in the workforce.

“When three rich people have more money than half the rest of us in this country, does that work for working people? No. Hell no,” Shuler said.

“When everything in this country is so damn expensive and Trump's answer is to cut the taxes of his billionaire friends, is that a country that works for working people?” she asked.

“Equal pay for black and Latina women who are still making 58 cents on the dollar. Because opportunity in this country should not depend on the color of your skin,” Shuler mentioned.

This speech is one piece of anti-Trump actions throughout the nation, including protests in nearly every city and town, calling for reform and change in response to President Trump's leadership style and decisions to govern.