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Trump Targets Remote Work Agreement Amid Union Controversy

President-elect Trump aims to overturn a Biden administration deal allowing continued remote work for federal employees, sparking backlash from unions and mixed reactions.

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Updated: Dec 16th, 2024, 7:09 PM ET

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In a recent press conference, President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to challenge a telework agreement that allows thousands of federal workers to continue remote work through 2029. He criticized the deal struck between the Social Security Administration and the American Federation of Government Employees as a 'gift to a union.' Trump emphasized his intent to dismiss federal employees who do not return to in-office work. Union leaders defended the agreement, arguing telework has enhanced productivity. Trump's administration, led by advisors like Elon Musk, aims to reverse remote work policies to cut costs.

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