ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore condemned President Trump’s recent executive order “undermining federal workers’ collective bargaining rights,” emphasizing Maryland’s commitment to supporting organized labor and fair treatment of public servants.
President Donald Trump moved Thursday to end collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions across the federal government, citing authority granted him under a 1978 law.
The order, signed without public fanfare and announced late Thursday, appears to touch most of the federal government. Affected agencies include the Departments of State, Defense, Veterans Affairs, Energy, Health and Human Services, Treasury, Justice and Commerce and the part of Homeland Security responsible for border security.
Police and firefighters will continue to collectively bargain.
In a statement released on Friday, Governor Moore asserted that Maryland “will always have the backs of working people and organized labor,” particularly in light of federal cuts impacting public servants. He stressed the importance of collective bargaining rights, stating, “In Maryland, we will continue to fight to protect collective bargaining rights, ensure fair wages and benefits, and secure better working conditions for all Marylanders.”
Governor Moore criticized the Trump-Vance Administration’s actions, stating that their opposition to federal workers has resulted in job losses, disrupted lives, and negatively impacted Maryland’s economy. He further stated that “At a time when people are asking if government can work for them, the Trump-Vance Administration has stood firmly in aggressive opposition to the very people who deliver the results.” He vowed to resist these attacks, mobilizing to support displaced federal workers and ensure they are welcomed and fairly compensated in Maryland.
The Governor concluded his statement by emphasizing Maryland’s strength through its commitment to unions, stating, “We will continue to be Maryland Strong because we will continue to be Union Strong.”
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
Do you value local journalism? Support NottinghamMD.com today.
