President Trump's executive order on collective bargaining rights for federal workers

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Federal judge temporarily blocks President Trump's executive order canceling collective bargaining rights for most federal workers following a lawsuit from the National Treasury Employees Union.

Key Points

  • Federal judge Paul Friedman temporarily blocked the executive order
  • The order would affect around 75% of federal workers represented by unions
  • The order exempts national security agencies from collective bargaining requirements
  • The U.S. Treasury Department filed a lawsuit against the NTEU to invalidate a collective bargaining agreement involving IRS employees
  • The injunction will stay pending the outcome of the NTEU lawsuit

Pros

  • Efforts to lessen the size of the federal government
  • Easier to discipline and fire workers

Cons

  • Violation of federal workers' labor rights
  • Unconstitutional according to the National Treasury Employees Union
  • Potential loss of union membership and dues