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Trump Exempts National Security Agencies from Federal Collective Bargaining

Trump Exempts National Security Agencies from Federal Collective Bargaining

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order that exempts federal agencies with national security missions from federal collective bargaining requirements. This significant policy shift, announced on March 2025, aims to streamline operations within these critical sectors by removing what the administration describes as burdensome labor regulations.

The order specifically targets agencies involved in national security, intelligence, and defense, arguing that such exemptions are necessary to maintain operational efficiency and national safety. Critics, however, argue that this move undermines workers' rights and could lead to decreased morale and increased turnover in these agencies.

The decision has sparked a heated debate among policymakers, labor unions, and civil rights groups. While supporters of the order believe it will enhance the government's ability to respond swiftly to security threats, opponents fear it sets a dangerous precedent for labor rights across other sectors of the federal government.

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