Brief
Judge orders Bureau of Prisons to reinstate union collective bargaining agreement
The order follows the union's claim that the agreement was improperly terminated by BOP Director William Marshall.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver in Connecticut granted a preliminary injunction that requires the Bureau of Prisons to restore its collective bargaining agreement with the National Council of Prison Locals, the union representing about 30,000 federal prison staff, according to CBS News.
Oliver found the union had shown a likelihood of success on the merits, noting that Director William Marshall terminated the agreement on Sept. 25, 2025, citing the union as an "obstacle to progress" despite the Trump administration’s 2025 executive order limiting collective bargaining in certain federal agencies.
The judge ordered the agreement to be reinstated for the remainder of its term, which runs through May 2029, and warned that the case does not address the broader executive order.
Union president Brandy White welcomed the ruling but warned the Justice Department may seek a stay, saying the fight continues.
Key facts
- Judge Vernon Oliver ordered the Bureau of Prisons to reinstate its collective bargaining agreement with the prison workers union. (cbsnews.com)
- The agreement represents roughly 30,000 federal prison employees and runs through May 2029. (cbsnews.com)
- Director William Marshall terminated the agreement on Sept. 25, 2025, citing the union as an obstacle to progress. (cbsnews.com)
Sources
- [1] cbsnews.com — originally reported as “Judge orders Bureau of Prisons to restore its union's collective bargaining agreement”
