President Donald Trump signed a memo on Friday that would nullify the collective bargaining agreements put in place by former President Joe Biden before leaving office, according to a report. The memo will instruct federal agencies
to reject the last-minute collective bargaining agreements issued by the Biden administration—
a move that White House officials claim was intended to “constrain” the Trump administration’s efforts to reform the government.
President Donald Trump signed a memo on Friday that effectively nullifies the collective bargaining agreements put in place by former President Joe Biden before he left office.
The move marks a significant reversal of Biden-era labor policies, as the new directive instructs federal agencies to reject any last-minute collective bargaining agreements issued during the final days of Biden’s presidency.
White House officials argue that these agreements were part of an effort to “constrain” the incoming Trump administration’s ability to implement its government reforms.
The memo highlights a growing divide between the two administrations over the balance of power between federal employees and the government,
with Trump signaling a stronger push to reshape federal workforce operations.
The collective bargaining agreements, which were finalized in the final months of Biden’s tenure, were designed to protect labor rights and secure more favorable working conditions for federal employees.
Trump’s decision to rescind these agreements has sparked reactions from labor groups, many of which argue that the move undermines worker protections and threatens fair treatment for federal workers.
As the memo begins to take effect, federal agencies will be required to disregard the
Biden-era labor agreements and pursue new negotiating terms under Trump’s directives.
The decision adds to an ongoing battle over federal employment policies,
with critics warning of potential destabilization within the government workforce as the administration shifts gears.