Civil Service Strong, a project of Democracy Forward, is a collaborative effort of people, organizations, and communities across the country who are joining together in support of our civil servants.

Alongside the 95% of people who believe civil servants should be hired and promoted based on their merit rather than their political beliefs, we are committed to supporting a career, non-partisan civil service and the people who power it.

Civil Service Strong is leading a comprehensive response to the Trump Administration’s dismantling of the civil service through advocacy, storytelling, organizing, resources, data, and policy.

Civil Service Strong leads a broad, inclusive coalition of organizations committed to defending, supporting, and rebuilding a nonpartisan, professional civil service.

Our coalition unites stakeholders across democracy, labor, legal, policy, and good government spaces, coordinating efforts to protect civil servants, strengthen public institutions, and advance a vision of government that works for all Americans.

Together, we are building a durable, aligned movement to meet today’s threats—and shape a better future for public service.