Labor Directives

Labor Day, 2025

Published: Thu 28th Aug 25

President Donald J. Trump's Labor Day 2025 proclamation pays tribute to the American worker's historical contributions and the administration's efforts to prioritize them.

The proclamation celebrates the workforce as the foundation of the American economy and emphasizes the administration's commitment to restoring the dignity of labor by bringing jobs back to America, boosting American manufacturing, and securing fair trade deals.

It declares September 1st, 2025, as Labor Day, calling upon citizens to observe the day with appropriate celebrations.

Further Exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program

This Presidential Order further amends Executive Order 12171, excluding additional agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program due to their primary focus on intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work.

The order also extends a deadline for implementing the exclusions under Executive Order 14251 and includes a severability clause to ensure the order's remaining provisions remain valid if parts are challenged.

Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors

This presidential order seeks to broaden investment opportunities for 401(k) and similar retirement plan participants by increasing access to alternative assets.

The order addresses concerns about the lack of access to these investment types for the majority of Americans, despite their availability for institutional investors and the wealthy.

It directs the Secretary of Labor to review existing department guidelines and propose changes that promote prudent investment in alternative assets while mitigating legal risks.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is also tasked with evaluating potential regulatory adjustments to facilitate access.

Made in America Week, 2025

Published: Fri 25th Jul 25

President Trump's proclamation designates July 20-26, 2025, as Made in America Week.

The proclamation celebrates American manufacturing and workers, highlighting the administration's efforts to boost domestic production, attract investments, and combat unfair trade practices.

It emphasizes the importance of the 'Made in the U.S.A.' label and aims to foster national pride and promote American-made goods.

Saving College Sports

This executive order addresses the escalating financial pressures and legal challenges facing college sports.

It aims to preserve and expand opportunities in non-revenue sports, particularly women's sports, by placing restrictions on third-party payments to athletes while simultaneously clarifying the student-athlete status and providing legal protections for collegiate athletic programs.

The order directs several federal agencies to work together to implement these policies through regulatory, enforcement, and litigation approaches.

Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets

President Trump issued an executive order addressing homelessness and its impact on public safety.

The order directs federal agencies to prioritize public safety by restoring civil commitment for individuals with mental illness posing risks to themselves or others, and to prioritize enforcement of prohibitions against vagrancy.

It also mandates a realignment of federal funding towards evidence-based programs that address substance abuse, and away from those deemed ineffective. Additional stipulations focus on increased accountability for recipients of federal funding for homeless programs and stricter regulations on housing those suffering from substance abuse or mental illness.

Creating Schedule G in the Excepted Service

Published: Thu 17th Jul 25

President Trump issued an executive order creating Schedule G within the excepted service. This addresses what was perceived to be a gap in existing processes to fill policy-making and policy-advocating positions.

The order mandates that individuals appointed to these positions under Schedule G should be aligned with the administration's policies, but political affiliation is not to be a deciding factor.

It formally amends existing Civil Service Rules to include Schedule G, detailing its application and implications for several other existing schedules, and emphasizes improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ operations as justification.

Finally, it outlines implementation procedures and limitations, affirming that the order does not have a legally enforceable impact on existing rights.

Nominations Sent to the Senate

President Biden submitted a series of nominations to the Senate for key positions within various federal agencies.

These nominations include ambassadors to international organizations, United States Attorneys, agency leadership roles such as Chief Agricultural Negotiator and CFO of the Department of Agriculture, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board, and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture.

The nominees represent diverse states and bring a range of experience to their respective positions.