The Trump administration issued an executive order citing national security to strip collective bargaining rights from over 1 million federal workers. Union leaders argue this is part of a broader attempt to weaken labor unions nationwide, warning the lawsuits could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump officials claim the move is necessary to preserve presidential authority, while unions call it illegal retaliation aimed at silencing dissent. Courts have already granted some preliminary blocks on the order, and unions are filing motions to dismiss the administration’s lawsuits. Next steps include court rulings on the dismissals and possible escalation to the Supreme Court.
See "Trump’s attack on federal unions a ‘test case’ for broader assault, warn lawyers", Michael Sainato, The Guardian, May 2, 2025