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President Trump’s plan to end federal telework depends on whether agencies have the sole authority to set in-office policies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) initially advised agencies to consider union agreements but later declared such provisions unlawful under “management rights.” Unions argue this move illegally overrides existing contracts and plan to challenge it, but key labor agencies lack leadership, making enforcement difficult. If implemented, the mandate could force workers back into offices while legal disputes delay or weaken the policy.