The Trump administration has moved to eliminate union protections for federal prison workers, following a prior executive order that affected intelligence and security personnel. Bureau of Prisons Director William Marshall claimed the existing labor contract hindered workplace improvements, while union leaders condemned the move as a direct attack on employee rights. Despite the change, Marshall assured staff that legal safeguards like pay and whistleblower protections would remain intact. Labor groups argue the decision will make it harder to address dangerous conditions and chronic understaffing across federal facilities.
See "Trump administration moving to end federal prison workers’ union protections", Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, September 26, 2025