This is a January 31, 2025, White House memorandum restricting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) negotiated in the 30 days before a presidential inauguration. The memorandum argues that such "lame-duck" CBAs, like one made by the Department of Education regarding remote work, improperly constrain the new president's ability to govern. It establishes standards for CBA duration to prevent the creation of new obligations, substantive changes, or extensions during this period, with exceptions for law enforcement CBAs. The memorandum emphasizes the new administration's authority to overturn policies of the previous administration and outlines provisions for implementation and legal challenges. Finally, it clarifies that the memorandum does not create any new legal rights or benefits.