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Trump's Orders Spark Legal Battle Over Federal Workers' Rights

11/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders to strip collective bargaining rights from a large portion of the federal workforce, prompting lawsuits.
The American Federation of Government Employees says the Veterans Affairs Department violated these orders and employees' constitutional rights.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says bargaining units at the Energy and Interior departments are protected from the orders.
Courts continue to hear the cases.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders to strip collective bargaining rights from a large portion of the federal workforce, prompting lawsuits.
The American Federation of Government Employees says the Veterans Affairs Department violated these orders and employees' constitutional rights.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says bargaining units at the Energy and Interior departments are protected from the orders.
Courts continue to hear the cases.