EO 14251 directly targets federal labor unions, who are opposed to the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and subsequent labor terminations. This order strips union protections from millions of federal workers across more than 30 federal agencies, curtailing their collective bargaining rights and weakening labor representation within critical public institutions. This ultimately undermines workers’ rights to collectively organize for improved working conditions. In healthcare and public service settings, this not only deepens workforce disparities but also poses a significant risk to health equity. When frontline workers lose the ability to advocate for safe, fair, and supportive environments, the quality, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness of care—particularly for historically underserved populations—can be severely compromised.