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Trump Administration Faces Legal Showdown Over Federal Workers' Union Rights

Unions and the Trump administration prepare for a protracted court battle after an executive order removes collective bargaining rights for federal employees in 18 agencies.

  • The Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) has filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., challenging President Trump's executive order that eliminates collective bargaining rights for federal workers in 18 agencies.
  • The Trump administration claims the order is necessary for national security, but unions argue it exceeds presidential authority and violates labor rights and the U.S. Constitution.
  • The order impacts a broad range of agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services, which unions argue do not primarily focus on national security missions.
  • The administration has taken the unusual step of filing its own lawsuit in Texas, seeking a judicial ruling to affirm the legality of the executive order.
  • The legal dispute is escalating, with both sides preparing for a potential Supreme Court case that could set significant precedents for federal labor rights and executive authority.
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