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House Approves Bill to Reinstate Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees, Impacting Workforce Rights

House Approves Bill to Reinstate Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees, Impacting Workforce Rights

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Protect America’s Workforce Act with a vote of 231-195, aiming to restore collective bargaining rights for a significant portion of federal employees. This legislative move seeks to counteract two executive orders issued by President Trump earlier this year, which directed most federal agencies to terminate their union contracts, citing national security concerns. The bill, supported by the entire Democratic Caucus and 20 Republicans, was propelled to a vote after a discharge petition garnered the necessary 218 signatures. The legislation, led by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Jared Golden, intends to nullify the executive orders that have affected approximately two-thirds of the federal workforce. Federal unions, including the National Federation of Federal Employees, have praised the House's decision, viewing it as a defense of workers' rights to organize.

House Votes to Overturn Trump Executive Order, Restores Federal Workers' Bargaining Rights

House Votes to Overturn Trump Executive Order, Restores Federal Workers' Bargaining Rights

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure to reinstate collective bargaining rights for federal workers, effectively nullifying an executive order by President Trump. The bipartisan vote, which saw 231 in favor and 195 against, marks a significant legislative move to restore labor union protections for nearly one million federal employees. The bill, introduced by Representatives Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick, aims to reverse what has been described as a major act of union-busting. The executive order in question had previously terminated collective bargaining with several federal agencies, citing national security concerns. The bill now awaits consideration in the Senate.

House Passes Bill to Nullify President Trump's Anti-Union Executive Orders, Affecting Federal Workers

House Passes Bill to Nullify President Trump's Anti-Union Executive Orders, Affecting Federal Workers

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protect America’s Workforce Act with a vote of 231-195, aiming to nullify President Trump's executive orders that restricted collective bargaining rights for federal employees. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick, seeks to restore union rights for over a million federal workers by reversing orders that barred unions at more than 40 federal agencies. Despite bipartisan support, the bill faced opposition from House GOP leaders who argued it would undermine efforts to increase agency efficiency. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain.

Republican disunity tests Johnson’s grip on power as Congress enters election year

Republican disunity tests Johnson’s grip on power as Congress enters election year

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Republicans who control the U.S.

House Votes to Repeal President Trump's Executive Order on Union Rights

House Votes to Repeal President Trump's Executive Order on Union Rights

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-194 to advance the Protect America's Workforce Act, which aims to repeal President Trump's Executive Order 14251. This executive order, signed in March 2025, restricted union rights at federal agencies, particularly those involved in intelligence, counterintelligence, and national security. The order exempted these agencies from the usual federal labor-management relations rules, effectively removing collective bargaining protections. The repeal effort saw bipartisan support, with 22 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the bill. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain.

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Challenges as House Republicans Defy Leadership

Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Challenges as House Republicans Defy Leadership

House Speaker Mike Johnson is experiencing significant challenges as members of his own party increasingly defy his leadership. Recently, a Democratic bill aimed at overturning President Trump's executive order, which removed collective bargaining rights from some federal workers, passed the House with support from nearly two dozen Republicans. This was facilitated by a discharge petition, a procedural tactic that allows members to bypass leadership to bring a bill to a floor vote if it garners majority support. Additionally, moderate Republicans are pressuring Johnson to hold a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has introduced a discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan measure to extend these subsidies. Johnson's leadership is being questioned by some members, including Rep. Kevin Kiley, who criticized the lack of a clear path forward on key issues.

House Advances Golden-Fitzpatrick Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights

House Advances Golden-Fitzpatrick Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards restoring union rights for federal workers by passing a motion to discharge the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA). The motion, which passed with a 222-200 vote, was spearheaded by Congressman Jared Golden and supported by a bipartisan coalition, including lead GOP cosponsor Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. The bill aims to repeal a presidential executive order that removed union rights from approximately 1 million federal workers. The executive order, issued by President Trump, sought to end collective bargaining with unions across several federal departments. The House is expected to vote on the final passage of PAWA soon.

House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers

House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers

The House voted to repeal President Donald Trump's executive order from earlier this year that aimed to remove collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees

Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire

Republican-controlled US Congress poised to allow Obamacare health subsidies to expire

By Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S.

Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise for many

Senate poised to reject extension of health care subsidies as costs rise for many

The Senate is poised to reject legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans

House Passes Bill to Nullify President Trump's Anti-Union Executive Orders

House Passes Bill to Nullify President Trump's Anti-Union Executive Orders

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Protect America’s Workforce Act, a bill aimed at nullifying President Trump's executive orders that restricted collective bargaining rights for over 1 million federal workers. The bill, which passed with a 231-195 vote, received support from 20 Republican lawmakers. It seeks to restore union rights at more than 40 federal agencies and prevent the termination of existing union contracts. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future is uncertain. Proponents argue that the bill is essential for maintaining effective government operations and protecting workers' rights.