An appeals court has permitted President Trump's executive order aimed at ending collective bargaining rights for federal employees to move forward while a lawsuit continues. The ruling, which involved a split decision by a three-judge panel, concluded that unions lacked standing to challenge the order until it actually affected their agreements. The Trump administration asserts the order is necessary for national security and workforce reduction, while unions contend it is a political move against dissenting federal unions, notably impacting the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Health and Human Services.
"The majority ruled on technical grounds, finding that the unions don't have the legal right to sue because the Trump administration has said it won't end any collective bargaining agreements while the case is being litigated."
"Union leaders argue the order is designed to facilitate mass firings and exact 'political vengeance' against federal unions opposed to Trump's efforts to dramatically downsize the federal government."
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