Last Thursday night, President Trump signed an executive order putting an end to unionized collective bargaining at more than two dozen government agencies. This could potentially end union representation for more than half of all government workers. The unions and those who support them greeted Trump’s move as a declaration of war and promised a swift response. A statement released by the president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) said lawsuits were on the way.
“This administration’s bullying tactics represent a clear threat not just to federal employees and their unions, but to every American who values democracy and the freedoms of speech and association. Trump’s threat to unions and working people across America is clear: fall in line or else.
“These threats will not work. Americans will not be intimidated or silenced. AFGE…
