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Trump's Layoff Plans Spark Union Legal Battle

10/19/2025

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  • Unions claim the Trump administration plans mass Interior Department layoffs despite a court order blocking them.
  • Legal disputes continue between the Trump administration and federal unions, who say the layoffs are politically motivated.
  • Hiring slowed to 29,000 jobs per month from June to August, far below the 400,000 pace after the pandemic.
  • Trump's immigration policies affect sectors including agriculture, where farmers face labor shortages due to raids and deportations.