EPA Terminates Union Contracts, Following VA | JQJO

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday the termination of all collective bargaining agreements with its federal unions, effective immediately. This follows a similar move by the Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this week. The EPA cited President Trump's executive order, allowing suspension of collective bargaining for national security reasons. Impacted unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees, strongly condemned the decision and plan legal action, arguing the move is unlawful and retaliatory. The EPA maintains its actions comply with the law.