On October 11, 2025, Cameron Harrison presented a report to the CPUSA National Committee, outlining an offensive by the Trump administration against the working class, characterized by ICE raids, massive federal layoffs, and union-busting measures targeting collective bargaining rights. The report emphasizes the administration’s push for anti-worker policies and a cultural war against marginalized groups.
While grassroots activism within the labor movement is on the rise—evidenced by new unions forming and successful organizing efforts like those of 32,000 healthcare workers in Michigan—the national union leadership is criticized for not responding robustly to the threats posed by the Trump administration. Many unions hesitate, seeking limited agreements rather than broad strategies to counter ongoing neoliberal policies that have eroded union membership.
State-level labor organizations are showing promise by advocating for pro-worker legislation. The report argues for a path focused on mass mobilization and building independent political power while identifying fascism and corporate monopoly as primary adversaries. The connection between domestic labor struggles and international anti-imperialist movements is also highlighted, stressing the need for solidarity across borders.
Ultimately, Harrison calls for a unified, militant labor movement that addresses both democratic rights and the need to organize unrepresented workers while advancing the broader class struggle against capitalism and its inherent conflicts, including fascism.
