The National Park Service has had a challenging 2025, from the Trump administration conducting several rounds of layoffs to steep budget cuts. The recent 43-day government shutdown also disrupted operations, leaving many parks struggling to stay afloat.

Now, employees at one of the country's most visited parks are coming together to take a significant step that could provide some protection. On Monday, staff at Grand Canyon National Park plan to file paperwork to unionize —part of a broader effort taking place across multiple National Park Service sites.

Grand Canyon National Park Staff Are Taking Steps To Unionize

A park ranger replying to a question in the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Grand Canyon National Park workers are moving ahead with a union drive t

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