# Court Preserves BOP Union Agreement

A federal judge voided the Bureau of Prisons’ October 7, 2026, notice re-terminating its collective bargaining agreement with AFGE, ruling that BOP must comply with the September 29 preliminary injunction unless the court modifies it. The agreement remains in effect through May 28, 2029, absent further court action. For contractors supporting BOP operations, this ruling affects workforce coordination and operating assumptions; the signal identifies no procurement solicitation or contract award.

- BOP contractors should base workforce coordination and operational planning on the agreement remaining in effect unless the court modifies the injunction.
- The ruling concerns the BOP–AFGE labor agreement, not a procurement vehicle or new contracting opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- U.S. District Court

### Key Quotes
> The CBA shall remain in effect until either the expiration of the agreed upon term of the agreement on May 28, 2029, or until the court grants a properly filed motion by defendants to dissolve or clarify the preliminary injunction order to permit re-termination.
> — Vernon Oliver, U.S. District Judge

### Sources
- [
        Judge voids Bureau of Prisons’ attempt to re-terminate union contract - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2026/10/judge-voids-bureau-of-prisons-attempt-to-re-terminate-union-contract) - Federal News Network