The president of the local union that represents some federal workers in Maine said the Trump administration's elimination of collective bargaining agreements could impact the care that veterans receive.

On Wednesday, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins terminated collective bargaining agreements for more than 350,000 unionized employees, making the VA one of the first agencies to move forward with an executive order signed by President Trump in March.

While Collins said the move will improve veterans care and allow managers to make the best staffing decisions, union officials blasted the decision as a step toward eliminating tens of thousands of jobs at the agency. The contracts covered a wide range of VA employees, including doctors, nurses, mental health specialists and support st

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