"President Donald Trump has battled with the labor movement on Capitol Hill and in court as he urges agencies to target their unions."

"EPA is canceling its collective bargaining agreement with its second-biggest union, a fierce critic of the Trump administration.

The agency “terminated” its contract with the National Treasury Employees Union, according to an internal email seen by POLITICO’s E&E News. Since his return to office, President Donald Trump has battled with federal unions on Capitol Hill and in court as he urges agencies to void their agreements.

Now, NTEU’s capacity to mobilize EPA employees will be diminished as the agency tosses its contract."

Kevin Bogardus reports for E&E News March 11, 2026. [2]