Union calls Democratic party staff layoffs after record fundraising ‘callous’

Leadership accused of betraying party values after sudden announcement of layoffs without severance

The union representing workers at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has accused the party's leadership of a callous" betrayal of party values after the sudden announcement of layoffs of permanent employees without severance.

Despite record-breaking fundraising, the DNC failed to provide any financial support to those who have tirelessly served the Democratic Party and its mission," said the union in a press release.