The Trump administration has terminated union contracts for over 400,000 workers across several federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This move has drawn widespread criticism from lawmakers and labor organizations who argue that it undermines workers' rights, threatens veterans' care, and endangers environmental protections. The administration's actions have been described as an attack on union rights, with concerns raised about the impact on the quality of services provided by federal employees, particularly those serving veterans and managing environmental safety. Congressional Democrats and unions have expressed their opposition and are pushing for legislative measures such as the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore collective bargaining rights. Critics also highlight that staffing shortages at VA medical centers have increased by 50% in the past year amid budget cuts, exacerbating difficulties for veterans seeking care. The administration’s approach has been characterized as a broader effort to dismantle federal workforce protections and privatize services, prompting calls for reversing these decisions to ensure adequate support for federal workers and the populations they serve.