A court filing alleges that board members of the U.S. Institute of Peace ordered the transfer of the institute’s property to the GSA, which is terminating hundreds of leases at the behest of DOGE. This move is embedded within a politically charged maneuver linked to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and efforts by the Trump administration to reshape government agencies.

A directive reported by Federal News Network instructs agencies, including the GSA, to disregard existing collective bargaining agreements in favor of reductions in force. This authoritarian move undermines workers' rights and subverts established labor protections.

The General Services Administration (GSA) reduced its 18F technology unit—responsible for critical digital services such as Login.gov—as part of an explicit directive from the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The move affected around 70 employees and signals a politically driven downsizing that undermines workers' rights and essential government functions.

GSA acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian issued a memo on February 26, 2025, urging agencies to terminate non-essential contracts with the top-10 consulting firms, a move aimed at reducing wasteful spending and curbing undue corporate influence. While the action aligns with directives from the Trump administration, it seeks to limit cronyism and improve government accountability.

On Feb. 12, 2025, the General Services Administration reversed its prior mandate requiring union-only project labor agreements on federal construction projects for land port of entry developments, eliminating mandated union protections. While industry group Associated Builders and Contractors celebrated the policy shift as a move towards merit-based competition, the decision raises concerns from a worker rights perspective, as it removes established protections that bolster union strength and fair labor practices.

A report detailed how the GSA, directed by Trump political appointee Josh Gruenbaum, is implementing massive staff cuts and intrusive surveillance measures, including keylogger installations, fostering an authoritarian working environment that undermines employee rights.

Article details massive budget cuts, workforce reductions, and unprecedented surveillance measures targeting GSA employees, raising concerns over authoritarian practices under the Trump administration.

Following an email directive from the Trump administration, the General Services Administration was ordered to cancel all media contracts with outlets such as Politico, BBC, Bloomberg, and E&E. The action comes amid controversy over federal funds used for media subscriptions and represents a politically motivated move that could restrict free press.

On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump directed the General Services Administration to terminate all media contracts, including subscriptions with outlets such as Politico and Bloomberg. The move was part of a broader effort to cut government spending amid claims of wasteful expenditures, raising concerns about an erosion of media diversity and transparency.

In February, the General Services Administration announced changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations that remove mandatory DEI considerations from contract proposals, aligning with the Trump administration’s executive order aimed at 'restoring merito' and ending discrimination in both public and private sectors. This decision reverses previous Biden-era policies that had embedded DEI requirements in federal contracting.

On December 18, 2023, the General Services Administration issued a final rule under Executive Order 14063 that requires federal construction projects exceeding $35 million to implement Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). This rule, effective January 22, 2024, aims to ensure predictable access to skilled labor and mitigate construction delays by establishing pre-hire collective bargaining agreements with unions.

The General Services Administration announced a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation to allow union organizers access to GSA-controlled facilities. This rule aims to educate employees of federal contractors about the benefits of unionizing and collective bargaining, reinforcing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to worker rights and organized labor.