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Trump Administration Ends Union Agreements, Threatening Worker Stability

4/23/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ended collective bargaining agreements with two unions at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, affecting several hundred workers.
David Gonzalez, vice president of American Federation of Government Employees, said the action leaves workers without safeguards.
Alana Schaeffer, president of the Portsmouth Metal Trades Council, said undermining worker stability could harm national security.
The unions may pursue legal challenges after court injunctions protected other federal workers.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ended collective bargaining agreements with two unions at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, affecting several hundred workers.
David Gonzalez, vice president of American Federation of Government Employees, said the action leaves workers without safeguards.
Alana Schaeffer, president of the Portsmouth Metal Trades Council, said undermining worker stability could harm national security.
The unions may pursue legal challenges after court injunctions protected other federal workers.