The lawsuit challenging the executive order was filed last year by the United Auto Workers of America (UAW) and by affiliates of the Office and Professional Employees International Union. The UAW argued that the order was "likely to be viewed by workers as an attempt by employers to discourage participation in unions," said the union's newsletter the day of the ruling.

The court ruled that the "notice required by the Order only notifies employees of their NLRA [National Labor Relations Act] rights against unions, and not of their NLRA rights against employers, including their right to participate in union activity without employer interference."

The White House had argued that the executive order would help productivity. A labor department spokesperson called the court decision "disappointing" and said an appeal is planned.  
 
 
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