On October 9, 2025, McGillivary Steele Elkin LLP (MSE) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO (IFPTE). The suit challenges the Trump Administration’s executive order issued on August 28, 2025, which seeks to eliminate all collective bargaining rights for employees at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other federal agencies.
The case is titled IFPTE, AFL-CIO v. Trump, Case No. 1:25-cv-3615 (D.D.C.).
MSE is honored to represent IFPTE and its more than 6,000 members employed at NASA in opposing this unlawful and retaliatory directive. The executive order undermines long-standing labor protections for federal employees and represents a significant threat to the principles of collective bargaining.
More Information about the Lawsuit
- IFPTE’s official press release
- Law360’s coverage of the case
Legal Representation
IFPTE is represented in this matter by:
- Gregory K. McGillivary, Managing Partner, MSE
- Sarah M. Block, Partner, MSE
- Patrick Miller-Bartley, Attorney, MSE
- Teresa Ellis, General Counsel, IFPTE
About McGillivary Steele Elkin LLP
McGillivary Steele Elkin LLP has a distinguished record of representing federal sector labor unions and individual federal employees nationwide. The firm has successfully litigated cases to uphold collective bargaining rights, recover unpaid overtime, and secure other employment benefits.
Federal union representatives seeking legal counsel or employees who believe they have not been paid for all of their work are encouraged to contact MSE to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys:
Media Inquiries
For press-related questions, please contact Gregory McGillivary at [email protected].
