Labor leaders fear Elon Musk and DOGE could gain access to whistleblower files

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The AFL-CIO and former OSHA officials filed a lawsuit warning that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operatives are embedded at the Department of Labor, potentially gaining access to sensitive whistleblower files. Musk’s companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company—have over 50 active OSHA investigations for workplace injuries and safety violations, raising significant concerns about regulatory capture and potential misuse of confidential information.

Sources & Citations

[1] Labor leaders fear Elon Musk and DOGE could gain access to whistleblower files · Apr 10, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Government unions sue over DOGE access to Labor Department · Apr 10, 2025 Tier 2

[3] Musk Comes to DOL and Corporate America Takes Over OSHA · Feb 5, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Labor leaders fear Elon Musk and DOGE could gain access to whistleblower files.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 10, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-10--labor-leaders-fear-elon-musk-and-doge-could-gain-access-to-w/