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Federal Employee Union Ban: Collective Bargaining Prohibited

The Federal Workforce Freedom Act aims to prohibit federal employees from organizing, joining, or participating in labor unions for collective bargaining purposes. This means existing collective bargaining agreements will be terminated, and related dispute proceedings will be dismissed. In essence, federal employees will lose the ability to collectively negotiate their employment terms.
Key points
Federal employees are prohibited from organizing, joining, or participating in labor unions for collective bargaining.
Federal agencies are prohibited from recognizing or negotiating with labor unions.
All existing collective bargaining agreements will be terminated.
Any pending arbitration or grievance proceedings based on these agreements will be dismissed.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1006
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-03-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Workforce Freedom Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1006.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees are prohibited from organizing, joining, or participating in labor unions for collective bargaining.
  • Federal agencies are prohibited from recognizing or negotiating with labor unions.
  • All existing collective bargaining agreements will be terminated.
  • Any pending arbitration or grievance proceedings based on these agreements will be dismissed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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