Unions Clash with Trump Administration Over Federal Employee Buyouts

Five unions are suing the Trump administration to block potential mass firings of federal employees resisting buyouts. The unions argue that the administration undermines Congress' authority. A court has temporarily blocked the buyout plan, giving unions a chance to halt it permanently.

Five unions took legal action against the Trump administration on Wednesday, aiming to prevent the potential mass dismissal of hundreds of thousands of federal employees. These employees reportedly face pressure to accept buyouts, which the unions claim are being pushed by the Executive Branch in defiance of Congress' role.

The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C. federal court, alleges that the administration is attempting to undermine legislative authority. Ten defendants are listed, including President Trump and heads of key agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the Internal Revenue Service.

A recent court ruling by Judge George O'Toole in Boston has temporarily halted the buyout plan. On Monday, the judge maintained the block while considering a more extended injunction, marking a provisional win for unions seeking to permanently stop the administration's buyout initiative.

(With inputs from agencies.)