
USDA's Union Contract Termination Sparks Federal Worker Uncertainty
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 10:56 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated union contracts for thousands of employees within its animal health and food safety inspection divisions. This move, aligned with a Trump administration executive order, affects over 6,650 workers and adds to federal employee uncertainty during a period of government downsizing.