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Federal appeals court judges are examining the legality of President Trump's executive orders that classified certain agencies as essential to national security, thereby exempting them from collective bargaining rights for federal employees, amid ongoing legal challenges and legislative efforts to reverse these orders.
The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association are at odds over a new collective bargaining agreement, with players demanding a revenue-sharing model linked to league growth and higher salaries, while the league offers a different proposal. Tensions have escalated with fiery exchanges, and negotiations are ongoing as the current CBA expires at the end of October, potentially requiring an extension to avoid season delays.
The WNBA and the players' union are in prolonged negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, with disagreements mainly centered on salary models and revenue sharing, just days before the current deal expires, raising concerns about a potential work stoppage and impacting league expansion plans.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denied making controversial comments suggesting Caitlin Clark should be grateful for her earnings and the league's platform, amid allegations from player Napheesa Collier. Engelbert emphasized her support for Clark and acknowledged the need to improve player appreciation, as the league negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union.
President Trump signed an executive order to cancel collective bargaining agreements for additional federal agencies involved in national security, including NASA and the Patent Office, citing the need to enhance national security and ensure agency responsiveness, sparking legal challenges from unions.
The Trump administration is significantly weakening federal employee unions by ending most collective bargaining agreements across various agencies, citing national security concerns and alleging unions obstruct management, leading to legal battles, employee resignations, and concerns over the loss of workplace protections and expertise.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting certain federal agencies with national security missions from collective bargaining requirements to ensure swift and effective operation of critical national security functions, including agencies like NASA, NOAA, and the Patent Office.
The EPA has immediately terminated all federal union contracts, including collective bargaining agreements, affecting multiple unions and citing compliance with President Trump's executive orders, leading to legal challenges from union representatives.
MLBPA's Tony Clark strongly opposes a proposed salary cap, calling it institutionalized collusion that undermines competitive excellence and could lead to more work stoppages, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suggests the league is open to economic reforms without endorsing a cap, amid ongoing negotiations that could result in a lockout in December 2026.
The NHL and NHLPA have ratified a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement extending through the 2029-30 season, reflecting a strengthened partnership and commitment to growing the game.
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to end collective bargaining rights for over a million federal employees, citing potential First Amendment violations and the unions' claims of retaliation, with the case pending further litigation.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending union rights at TSA, citing retaliation against union challenges to workforce policies, and ordered TSA to reinstate its contract with the union.
A Wisconsin county judge has ruled that over 60 sections of the controversial Act 10, which stripped public sector unions of collective bargaining rights, are unconstitutional. This decision marks a significant victory for labor unions, which have faced diminished power and funding since the law's enactment in 2011 under former Governor Scott Walker. The ruling, however, is expected to be appealed by Republicans. Act 10 had led to a decline in union membership, reduced teacher pay, and increased employee turnover, impacting public sector workers' rights and working conditions.
A Dane County Circuit Judge has ruled to restore collective bargaining rights to Wisconsin public sector workers, reversing the 2011 Act 10 law that limited these rights. The decision, which affects tens of thousands of employees, is expected to be appealed and could reach the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The ruling has been celebrated by unions but criticized by Republicans and business groups, who argue it could financially strain local governments. The case highlights the significance of the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
A Dane County judge has struck down parts of Wisconsin's Act 10, restoring collective bargaining rights for public employees, which were previously limited to certain groups like police and firefighters. The ruling, which found the law unconstitutional under the state's equal protection clause, has been praised by unions but criticized by Republican leaders who plan to appeal. Act 10, enacted in 2011, had faced significant opposition and legal challenges, but was previously upheld by state and federal courts.