A federal judge has dismissed the Treasury Department’s attempt to void a union contract for IRS workers, marking an early setback to efforts aimed at limiting collective bargaining rights for federal employees. The case stemmed from a Trump executive order seeking to exempt several agencies from union obligations, but the judge ruled the lawsuit was premature since Treasury had not yet acted on the order. While the decision did not weigh in on the legality of the policy itself, it highlights ongoing legal battles between federal worker unions and the administration. Labor groups argue the order is politically motivated, while the government cites national security concerns.
See "US judge nixes Treasury's bid to cancel IRS workers' union contract", Daniel Wiessner, Reuters, May 21, 2025