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Trump Administration Strips Rights of 370,000 Federal Workers

8/12/2025

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In a controversial move, the Trump administration has stripped collective bargaining rights from around 370,000 federal workers, impacting agencies like Veterans Affairs and the Environmental Protection Agency. Citing national security, this decision has sparked outrage among union leaders, who argue it jeopardizes worker protections and threatens the quality of care for veterans.

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In a controversial move, the Trump administration has stripped collective bargaining rights from around 370,000 federal workers, impacting agencies like Veterans Affairs and the Environmental Protection Agency. Citing national security, this decision has sparked outrage among union leaders, who argue it jeopardizes worker protections and threatens the quality of care for veterans.