Summary
A group of unions has sued the Trump administration, claiming its hiring plan includes a question that forces job candidates to show political loyalty. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, argues this goes against rules for hiring federal workers based on ability, not politics. The government says the question is not required and fits within legal guidelines.
Key Facts
- Three unions representing federal workers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's hiring policy.
- The lawsuit targets the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) merit-based hiring plan.
- The contentious issue is a part of a White House plan to change civil service job hiring rules.
- The disputed question asks job candidates how they would support the President’s policies if hired.
- The unions argue this question acts as a political loyalty test and is illegal.
- The question appeared in over 5,800 federal job listings, including non-political roles.
- The White House and OPM state the question is optional and aligns with legal requirements for federal jobs.
- The lawsuit is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
