Donald Trumpwants to end union rights he says could interfere with Americas national security interests.
The move comes as federalunionshave been challenging the administrations widespread firings of government workers.
The White House said that police and firefighters will not be affected.
Members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union protest against firings during a rally to defend federal workers in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2025.Nathan Posner/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Department of Homeland Securitysaidin early March that it would end collective bargaining for TSA agents.
Trump repeatedly claimed to support American workers during his 2024 campaign.
I want a future that protects American labor, not foreign labor, hesaid at a rallyin September.
