The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the termination of most collective bargaining agreements with federal unions, a move that has raised significant concerns among labor advocates and union representatives. The decision, which appears to reflect a broader push by the Trump administration to strip federal workers of union protections, has encountered sharp criticism. The VA claims that ending these contracts aligns with the best interests of veterans, asserting that unions are not effectively assisting this community. This controversial action marks a severance of ties with major federal unions, including the largest, raising alarms over the future of employee rights and protections within the agency.