Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers were responding with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off probationary employees who have yet to qualify for civil service protections.
Summary
The Trump administration is aggressively cutting the federal workforce, targeting probationary employees have yet to qualify for civil service protections.
Agencies nationwide are issuing mass layoff notices, affecting thousands of workers, including veterans and specialists in healthcare, education, and agriculture. Some employees were fired despite accepting voluntary buyouts.
Labor unions are challenging the terminations in court, while critics argue the cuts are chaotic and ineffective at reducing the deficit.
The layoffs may also impact job growth and government services, raising concerns about long-term consequences.
