Nearly 200 employees at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana are part of a union, but they worry it could be taken away.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could eliminate their union, causing concern among workers. Union President Robert Akin says the prison is already a stressful place to work, and losing union support makes it worse. Workers fear job cuts, privatization, or even prison closures.
Union leaders say the union helps protect workers and the community. Secretary Sara Ottinger says they act as a watchdog to ensure fair treatment and safety.
