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Federal Prisons Cancel Union Deal, Sparks Legal Battle

9/27/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons canceled a collective bargaining agreement affecting more than 30,000 workers.
Director William K. Marshall III said the union hindered safety and morale improvements.
Union president Brandy Moore-White condemned the decision and announced plans for legal action.
The Bureau oversees 155,000 inmates across 122 facilities and faces criticism over employee rights amid executive orders.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons canceled a collective bargaining agreement affecting more than 30,000 workers.
Director William K. Marshall III said the union hindered safety and morale improvements.
Union president Brandy Moore-White condemned the decision and announced plans for legal action.
The Bureau oversees 155,000 inmates across 122 facilities and faces criticism over employee rights amid executive orders.