According to the VA, the decision follows a March executive order signed by President Donald Trump that eliminated collective bargaining rights for many federal employees. A White House fact sheet about the order cited national security concerns, adding, "Certain Federal unions have declared war on President Trump's agenda."

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it is terminating collective bargaining agreements for most of its unionized employees. This is the first of what is expected to be many union contract terminations across the federal government,

The Department of Veterans Affairs said the move supports an executive order from President Donald Trump that canceled collective bargaining in some federal agencies.