Federal departments have been directed to reconsider their affiliation with unions.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel overturned a preliminary injunction last week that halted an executive order from President Donald Trump, which ended collective bargaining agreements for departments across the federal government due to security concerns. Six federal employee unions had sued the president’s administration last year over the order, alleging First Amendment violations.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) originally informed agencies that they could continue with their current union contracts while the case was pending, but has since advised agencies to amend or even fully cancel their collective bargaining agreements. In response to the executive order, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and others have already made adjustments to their affiliation with unions.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump as he considers national security concerns and implications surrounding collective bargaining for taxpayer-supported public officials.
- For the judges in circuit and district courts to seek God’s wisdom while they consider the challenges to the president’s executive orders and policies.
Sources: The Center Square, Federal News Network
