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National Security or Union Busting? The Debate Over the Latest Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 17, 2025 2:20 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The DC Court of Appeals overturned an injunction of a lower court to allow the administration to proceed implementing an executive order expanding LR exclusions.

Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2025 12:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Collective Bargaining for Most Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2025 6:53 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order effectively ends collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.

Trump Extends Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 17, 2025 6:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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President Trump has extended the hiring freeze on civilian federal employees in the executive branch.

Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 16, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.

Supreme Court Grants DOJ Request to Stay Reinstatement of Fired MSPB and NLRB Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2025 7:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Supreme Court issued an order staying reinstatement of Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, who were removed from the MSPB and NLRB, respectively, by President Trump.

More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 4, 2025 1:12 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.

NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 1, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.

Justice Department Sues AFGE to Release Agencies from Bargaining Agreements

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 31, 2025 8:21 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The Justice Department sued AFGE affiliates to exempt 8 federal agencies from union agreements due to national security, following Trump’s Executive Order.

Trump Takes Aim at Cutting Back Unions’ Involvement in Federal Government

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 28, 2025 11:35 AM | Updated: Mar 29, 2025 2:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an Executive Order that would remove unions from most of the federal workforce. Here is a quick summary.

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