Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, excluding certain federal agencies and subdivisions primarily engaged in intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work from federal labor-management relations statutes. This action impacts agencies such as the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security, among others, by removing them from collective bargaining obligations to align with national security needs. The order could face legal challenges due to its broad exclusion of labor protections, potentially affecting federal employees' rights and sparking political debate over the balance between national security and labor rights.