Union seeks emergency order to block Trump's government overhaul
- Public employee unions, led by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, seek a temporary restraining order in 2025 to block Trump's federal government overhaul executive order.
- The unions filed suit nearly three months after the executive order due to concerns that Trump lacks authority for government-wide reorganization and layoffs.
- The unions, represented by several law firms, highlight ongoing lawsuits over orders that reshape the executive branch and reduce union power in public employment.
- Attorney Patrick Robbins argues the emergency motion is unwarranted since the challenged orders are months old and similar relief is sought in other cases.
- The case underscores ongoing legal battles over federal workforce restructuring and union rights, indicating continued conflict over Trump's efforts to limit public employee unions.
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The Resistance Inside the Machine - Liberty Nation News
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Union seeks emergency order to block Trump's government overhaul
(The Center Square) – Public employee unions fighting President Donald Trump's plans to overhaul the federal government are seeking a temporary restraining order to block implementation of the president's executive order on the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Trump’s Plan to Control More Civil Servants Disrupts Opposition
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