A union leader and data scientist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Stephen Wheeler, was placed on administrative leave as the agency undergoes major changes under the Trump administration. Wheeler had been vocal about agency leadership and was active in representing CFPB employees through their union. The union has characterized his suspension as part of a broader pattern of intimidation and anti-union retaliation, while the agency has not publicly detailed any specific misconduct behind the action. The situation highlights the tension between government restructuring, employee rights, and union protections in the workplace.
See "Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency", Michael Sainato , The Guardian, August 26, 2026