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Fort Drum Workers Lose Union Rights Amid Controversy

4/23/2026

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  • Hundreds of civilian employees at Fort Drum, New York, lose union rights after a memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that continues an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump, affecting about 600 workers.
  • Republican lawmakers express mixed reactions, with some defending the move for national security and others condemning it as harmful.
  • Similar actions have occurred at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, raising concerns about worker stability and national security.