HHS Starts Cutting Off Collective Bargaining Rights for Staff

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has started restricting the collective bargaining rights of some of its employees. According to sources, certain HHS workers have been informed that they can no longer participate in collective bargaining, which is part of a broader initiative to curtail union rights for federal employees. This move by the HHS is seen as a broader effort by the administration to diminish the influence of labor unions in the federal workforce. The decision has drawn criticism from proponents of worker rights, who argue that collective bargaining is a fundamental right for government employees. The HHS has not officially commented on the matter, and the full extent of the changes to collective bargaining rights within the department remains unclear. However, this development is likely to be closely watched by both labor organizations and the administration as the debate over the role of unions in the federal government continues.