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Senate Pushes Bill to Restore Federal Union Rights

9/18/2025

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The Senate introduced the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal unions, aligning with a House bill nearing a vote.
This legislation seeks to overturn President Trump's executive orders that removed collective bargaining rights from federal workers.
Trump's orders, justified by national security, are currently facing legal challenges.
The Senate bill has backing from all Democrats and one Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
The House bill has 222 cosponsors, including seven Republicans, and is close to a vote.

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Story summary

The Senate introduced the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal unions, aligning with a House bill nearing a vote.
This legislation seeks to overturn President Trump's executive orders that removed collective bargaining rights from federal workers.
Trump's orders, justified by national security, are currently facing legal challenges.
The Senate bill has backing from all Democrats and one Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
The House bill has 222 cosponsors, including seven Republicans, and is close to a vote.