A Federal Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Terminate Union Agreements

Login to Continue Learning

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s administration’s effort to terminate multiple collective bargaining agreements between federal agencies and unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Judge Alan Albright ruled that the agencies lacked legal standing to challenge such agreements, supporting AFGE’s argument.

This decision complicates Trump’s broader strategy to reduce union power within the federal workforce. However, the White House maintains that the President is exercising lawful executive authority for national security reasons. AFGE, representing over 800,000 workers, has not commented on the ruling.

The Trump administration’s executive order sought to exempt agencies with specific security functions, such as counterintelligence, from union obligations. Yet, federal courts have continued to block this implementation, highlighting the judiciary’s role in preventing premature executive actions.

📚 Reading Comprehension Quiz

10 Points

What was the outcome of President Trump's administration's effort to terminate collective bargaining agreements with unions, including AFGE?

In a unique start to his ruling against President Donald Trump’s administration on September 30, U.S. District Court Judge William Young included a scanned handwritten note sent to his office. The note read: “Trump has pardons and tanks – what do you have?” At the top of Young’s opinion in AAUP v. Rubio, which ruled that Trump’s effort to deport foreign-born student protesters was unconstitutional.

October 8, 2025

A. The agreements were successfully terminated. B. A federal judge dismissed the administration's effort. C. The White House implemented the executive order without challenges. D. AFGE commented on the ruling in favor of the administration.

Please login or register to take the quiz and earn points!