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A coalition of unions is asking a federal judge in San Francisco to block a new executive order that would strip collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers. The unions argue the move is unconstitutional and retaliatory, targeting labor groups that have challenged federal policies in court. The order affects major agencies like the Departments of Justice, Defense, and State, and could weaken unions’ power to protect workers and challenge government actions. Several lawsuits are now underway, with union leaders warning the order could dismantle key union structures and silence federal employees.