NTEU Joins Campaign to Shield Government Scientists from Political Influence

NTEU joined in a national campaign urging the leaders of federal health agencies to rebuild trust by shielding government scientists guiding the national response to the coronavirus pandemic from any political interference.  

In a letter published today in the Wall Street Journal, a coalition of 80 public health organizations said the mere perception of political influence in COVID-19 vaccine work is detrimental to the public’s confidence. Along with NTEU, the open letter was signed by the Alliance for Aging Research, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and many others.  

NTEU represents frontline employees at FDA and other divisions at the Department of Health and Human Services. “The FDA and other federal public health experts have been trusted sources of health and medical information for generations of Americans. We cannot let actual or even implied political interference tear down that trust,” said NTEU National President Tony Reardon. Read more