Overview

• U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman issued a temporary injunction halting the Trump administration's executive order rescinding union rights for federal workers.
• The March executive order cited national security concerns to revoke collective bargaining rights at over two dozen agencies, including Defense, Treasury, and Justice.
• The order excluded police and firefighter unions, which endorsed Trump in the 2024 election, from the restrictions.
• Public sector unions, representing 1.25 million federal employees, filed lawsuits challenging the order, with the National Treasury Employees Union leading the effort.
• The administration is expected to appeal the ruling, while unions prepare for a protracted court fight to protect worker rights.