John Kennedy actually said...

Employees of the Federal Government shall have, and shall be protected in the exercise of, the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist any employee organization or to refrain from any such activity.

Context

Executive Order 10988—Employee-Management Cooperation in the Federal Service

01/16/1962

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