NASA Is Now Primarily An Intelligence / National Security Agency
NASA Is Now An Intelligence / National Security Agency — Grok via NASAWatch.com
Keith’s note: Oh yes, In addition to erasing NASA’s Union rights, this Executive Order says that NASA is “hereby determined to have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work. It is also hereby determined that Chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, cannot be applied to these agencies and agency subdivisions in a manner consistent with national security requirements and considerations.” No mention of that science and exploration stuff.
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these are addition inserts, .to create what they want, no union
so changing its national security dept they can break nasa from union. here qoute
their tons
AI Overview
Although not a union itself, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has historically had union representation for a significant portion of its federal employees. However, an August 2025 executive order has moved to eliminate collective bargaining rights at NASA, prompting strong objections and legal challenges from affected unions.
Unions with past representation at NASA
Before the August 2025 executive order, roughly half of NASA’s federal employees were represented by unions. These unions included:
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE): Represented the majority of unionized employees at NASA headquarters and multiple field centers.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE): Represented workers at various centers, including the Johnson Space Center and Kennedy Space Center.
The August 2025 executive order
The August 28, 2025, executive order designated NASA and other agencies as primarily performing “intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work,” a move that excluded them from federal labor-management protections. As a result, NASA implemented a series of actions, including:
Terminating collective bargaining agreements.
Stopping the collection of union dues via payroll deduction.
Reclaiming agency resources, such as office space, used by unions.
Union reaction and current status
Unions, including the IFPTE and AFGE, have condemned the executive order, calling it an effort to strip worker protections.
Legal challenges: The unions are legally challenging the order. The IFPTE has stated it will add NASA to an ongoing lawsuit challenging similar executive orders affecting other agencies.
Continued organization: While collective bargaining agreements are no longer in effect, unions are continuing to organize and advise employees. Some union leaders have vowed to continue fighting the changes and representing their members.
Protests: NASA employees and union supporters have organized protests against the changes.
The situation remains contested, with unions challenging the legality of the executive order.
AI Overview
The text refers to an Executive Order from August 28, 2025, which determines that certain agencies and subdivisions with primary functions of intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work are exempt from Chapter 71 of Title 5, United States Code, the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute, because applying it would be inconsistent with national security. These exemptions are listed in Section 2 of the order and are intended to protect national security interests by limiting collective bargaining in sensitive areas.
What it means
Exclusion from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs:
Federal employees have the right to collectively bargain with their employers over terms and conditions of employment, as established by the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (FSLMRS).
National Security Exemption:
The President can issue an order to exempt agencies or subdivisions from the FSLMRS if their primary function involves intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work, and applying the statute would conflict with national security requirements.
Executive Order:
The specific text you provided is likely from a more recent Executive Order that adds agencies to the list of those excluded from these provisions to protect national security.
Why it’s important
Prioritizes National Security:
The order ensures that sensitive government functions are not subject to the same labor relations rules as other federal agencies, which could potentially compromise national security.
Implications for Employees:
Employees in the listed agencies and subdivisions will have their collective bargaining rights limited, as their activities are deemed too sensitive for standard labor-management relations.