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Court Reviews Trump's Order on Federal Employee Bargaining Rights

12/16/2025

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U.S. Court of Appeals reviews U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders limiting federal employee bargaining rights.
A Justice Department attorney argued the president can classify agencies as essential for national security.
Unions, including the National Treasury Employees Union, say many affected agencies do not primarily serve security functions.
The House passed the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore these bargaining rights.

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U.S. Court of Appeals reviews U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders limiting federal employee bargaining rights.
A Justice Department attorney argued the president can classify agencies as essential for national security.
Unions, including the National Treasury Employees Union, say many affected agencies do not primarily serve security functions.
The House passed the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore these bargaining rights.