Bloomberg Law Federal Workers Sue Trump & Vaping Case
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Jan 23, 2025 Anne Lofaso, a labor law expert and Professor at the University of Cincinnati, shares insights on the National Treasury Employees Union's lawsuit against President Trump's Schedule F, aiming to protect federal workers' rights. Healthcare attorney Harry Nelson discusses a pivotal Supreme Court case challenging the FDA's authority on tobacco regulations, emphasizing its impact on public health and youth smoking. Together, they delve into the complexities of workplace protections and regulatory challenges in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
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Schedule F Explained
- Schedule F reclassifies federal employees, making it easier to fire career employees.
- This raises concerns about the balance between implementing policy and maintaining government stability.
Importance of Career Employees
- Career employees provide institutional memory and continuity across administrations.
- Trump's order threatens this by making it easier to fire them, potentially disrupting government stability.
NTEU's Legal Challenge
- The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) argues Trump's Schedule F order violates congressional intent and the Administrative Procedure Act.
- They claim it undermines job security and circumvents established procedures for classifying employees.