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Trump’s attack on federal unions a ‘test case’ for broader assault, warn lawyers

Executive order cites national security to strip bargaining rights from more than 1 million federal workers

The Guardian - US

'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report

The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.

International Business Times

'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report

The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.

Latin Times

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Trump tries to ban federal worker unions

The administration has claimed that federal employee unions are at war with "President Trump's agenda"

Salon

Organizers accuse Trump of trying to silence federal workers with union order

Union leaders say president is union-busting as he seeks to eliminate collective bargaining across agencies

The Guardian - US

Trump Signs Executive Order To Limit Unionizing And End Collective Bargaining For Some Federal Staff

In total, 18 federal departments, including several subsidiary agencies will be impacted by the order.

International Business Times

Judge blocks Trump’s move to dismantle consumer protection watchdog – as it happened

President had targeted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for mass terminations. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

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TSA Screeners' Union Sues the Trump Administration for Violating Its First Amendment Rights

Passengers suing the TSA for First Amendment violations have had a rough time in court.

Reason

Federal workers union lobbies against CR

The American Federation of Government Employees said a "government shutdown has been underway since January 20"

Salon

By Ending Contract, Union Officials Claim, Trump Administration Violated 'Dignity and Rights' of TSA Agents

The Department of Homeland Security unilaterally tore up a collective bargaining agreement it had signed with unionized TSA screeners in May 2024.

Reason

First Thing: Macron warns Trump against ‘surrender’ in Ukraine

US and French presidents disagree over aid and efforts to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Plus, are airships the future again?

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk Claims 'Non-Existent' or 'Dead' People's Identities Are Being Used to Collect Government Paychecks: 'There Is Outright Fraud'

Elon Musk took to social media to allege that the identities of deceased people, or "non-existent" people, were being used by unauthorized persons to collect federal paychecks.

Latin Times

Kash Patel Tells Employees to 'Pause Any Responses' To Musk's Justify Your Job or Be Resigned Order

Newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel sent out correspondence to all departments he is in charge of, ordering them to "pause any responses" being formulated to billionaire Elon Musk's email in which he asks federal employees to justify their jobs.

Latin Times

Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk request to list their achievements

Agency reportedly seeking guidance from DoJ as Musk’s demand sparks confusion across key government agencies

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Elon Musk Tells US Federal Employees To Justify Job Over Email – Or Risk Being Fired

Elon Musk, tech billionaire and an advisor to President Trump, has requested all federal employees to justify their job or resign.

The Independent UK

Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have little more than 48 hours to explain what they accomplished over the last week

The Guardian - US

Some federal workers given just 30 minutes to leave amid Trump layoffs

As many as 200,000 US workers slated to be affected by mass terminations as Musk leads crusade to slash spending

Kiplinger

Trump Wants You Out of the IRS, But You'll Have to Wait Until May

Some IRS employees won’t be able to resign using the buyout offer until the end of tax season.

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International Business Times

Treasury Faces Legal Challenge Over Data-Sharing Deal With Musk's DOGE

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, followed reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the data-sharing arrangement with Elon Musk-led DOGE, last weekend.

International Business Times

Federal Unions Urge Workers To 'Say NO' To Trump's Deferred Resignation Offer: 'Riddled With Inconsistencies And Uncertainties

The Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" email offers federal employees the option to stay on payroll until Sept. 30 without working in person.

Al Jazeera

What do Trump’s executive orders on workplace diversity programmes say?

The US president has revoked a 1965 executive order, put federal DEI workers on leave and taken down diversity websites.

International Business Times

Elon Musk's 'Government Efficiency' Department Revealed to Be a Renamed Obama Agency Tasked with Updating Software

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a rebranded Obama-era agency, deviates from its bold initial promises and is already facing lawsuits and criticism.

International Business Times

Trump's Executive Orders End Telework For Federal Workers, Axe Job Protections For Thousands

The executive order brings back "Schedule F," that allows many federal employees to be reclassified as political appointees, making it easier to remove workers deemed insufficiently loyal to his administration.

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Social Security Administration Extends Telework For Thousands Of Employees

SSA staff secure telework until 2029; AFGE union plays crucial role. DOGE advocates for full-time office return.

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