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S. 2837: Protect America’s Workforce Act

The Protect America’s Workforce Act is legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate aimed at addressing certain federal labor-management relations programs. Here is a summary of its key provisions:

Short Title

The Act is referred to as the "Protect America’s Workforce Act."

Nullification of Executive Orders

This bill seeks to nullify two specific Executive Orders:

Executive Order 14251, which relates to exclusions from Federal labor-management relations programs.
Executive Order 14343, which further excludes certain entities from the Federal labor-management relations program.

According to the bill, these Executive Orders will have no legal force, meaning federal agencies cannot use them to limit or exclude certain workers or labor organizations from participating in labor-management relations programs. Additionally, it states that no federal funds can be used to implement these Executive Orders.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

The bill also ensures that any collective bargaining agreement that is in effect as of March 26, 2025, between any executive branch agency of the Federal Government and any labor organization representing federal employees will remain valid. This agreement will continue to be in effect for the duration specified in the contract.

Implications

The legislation is intended to enhance the rights of labor organizations and federal employees by removing specific exclusions and ensuring the continuation of existing collective bargaining agreements. This could affect how labor relations are conducted within federal agencies and may impact the relationship between federal workers and their unions.