Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements That Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President

President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum to prevent federal agencies from finalizing collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in the 30 days before a new administration takes office, aiming to stop last-minute deals that could constrain his administration's policies. This action is intended to ensure that outgoing administrations cannot impose policies that limit the incoming president's authority, particularly highlighting a recent agreement by the Department of Education that restricted the return of remote employees to offices. The memorandum could face legal scrutiny, as it challenges the validity of CBAs made during this transition period, but exempts agreements primarily involving law enforcement officers.