Judge pauses Trump's incentive plan to push out federal workers
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Judge pauses Trump's incentive plan to push out federal workers

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A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest twist in a chaotic and distressing saga playing out for millions of government employees Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against US President Donald Trump and the actions he has taken in the first weeks of his presidency, outside of the Department of Labor in Washington, US, on February 5, 2025. Reuters File A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest twist in a chaotic and distressing saga playing out for millions of government employees. At the White House, press secretary Karoline Levitt said more than 40,000 federal workers have applied to leave in return for being paid until September 30. “We encourage federal workers in this city to accept the very generous offer," she said at about the same time as the judge’s ruling came out.

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Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward
1 month ago

Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. Cooper acknowledged that the Republican president’s second term “has been defined by an onslaught of executive actions that have caused, some say by design, disruption and even chaos in widespread quarters of American society.” But Cooper, who was appointed by …

Judge denies union bid to halt Trump firing of government workers
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1 month ago

Judge denies union bid to halt Trump firing of government workers

Raw Story  

A U.S. judge on Thursday denied a union bid to temporarily halt the firing of thousands of federal employees on probationary status, handing President Donald Trump another legal win in his plan to slash the government workforce. "The anxiety was running through the floor, like I personally felt anxious because I was one of last people to get that email," …

Donald Trump administration can continue dramatic downsizing of federal workforce, rules US judge
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1 month ago

Donald Trump administration can continue dramatic downsizing of federal workforce, rules US judge

Live Mint  

In a big win for United States President Donald Trump, a US District court on Thursday ruled that his administration can continue mass firings of federal employees for now. US District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington, D.C. said he doesn’t have the power to decide whether firing tens of thousands of government workers is lawful. Donald Trump’s mass firing spree …

Federal judge allows Trump admin's mass layoffs to proceed
1 month ago

Federal judge allows Trump admin's mass layoffs to proceed

Firstpost  

A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with mass layoffs of government employees. Reuters A federal judge ruled on Thursday that US President Donald Trump’s administration can continue the mass firing of government employees for now. Unions sue Trump admin The National Treasury Employees Union and four other unions sued the Trump administration over the …

Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward
1 month ago

Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

LA Times  

A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. Cooper acknowledged Thursday that the Republican president’s second term “has been defined by an onslaught of executive actions that have caused, some say by design, disruption and even chaos in widespread quarters of American society.” But Cooper, who was appointed by President Obama, …

Trump begins sweeping US government layoffs with probationary workers, warns of more cuts ahead
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump begins sweeping US government layoffs with probationary workers, warns of more cuts ahead

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Thursday intensified its sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, the nation's largest employer, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection — potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers. Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees representing …

Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump administration begins sweeping layoffs with probationary workers, warns of larger cuts to come

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday intensified its sweeping efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce, the nation’s largest employer, by ordering agencies to lay off nearly all probationary employees who had not yet gained civil service protection — potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of workers. “If we don’t remove the roots of the weed, then it’s …

75,000 federal workers accept Trump-Musk buyout offer across US govt: Report
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1 month, 1 week ago

75,000 federal workers accept Trump-Musk buyout offer across US govt: Report

Firstpost  

The officials noted that the figure represents 3.75 per cent of the nation’s 2 million federal employees – falls short of the projected 5 per cent to 10 per cent of federal employees the White House expected to take the deal Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against US President Donald Trump and the actions he has taken in the …

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation programme
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation programme

The Hindu  

A federal judge on Wednesday removed a key legal hurdle stalling President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. “This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and his priorities,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. She said it "provides …

Judge Clears Legal Hurdle for Trump’s Federal Workforce Cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge Clears Legal Hurdle for Trump’s Federal Workforce Cuts

Deccan Chronicle  

A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump ’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.It was a significant legal victory for the Republican president after a string of courtroom setbacks.“This goes to show that lawfare will not ultimately prevail over the will of 77 million Americans who supported President Trump and …

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave
1 month, 1 week ago

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave

NPR  

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images/Getty Images North America The Trump administration's controversial plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave will remain on pause at least through Feb. 21, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The decision comes after …

US judge allows Trump's buyout programme plan to downsize government workforce
1 month, 1 week ago

US judge allows Trump's buyout programme plan to downsize government workforce

India Today  

A US judge on Wednesday allowed Donald Trump's administration to move ahead with a buyout program for federal workers that could usher tens of thousands of workers off government payrolls as part of a sweeping effort to downsize the US civil service. The decision by US District Judge George O'Toole in Boston could clear the way for the Trump administration …

Judge won’t stop Trump’s federal worker resignation plan
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge won’t stop Trump’s federal worker resignation plan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge has dissolved a restraining order that blocked …

Trump gets big court win as judge lifts pause on massive federal buyout plan
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump gets big court win as judge lifts pause on massive federal buyout plan

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump earned his first major court win during his second term when a federal judge said his administration could move forward with his administration's plan to offer buyouts to federal employees — for now. U.S. District Judge George A. O’Toole temporarily blocked the Office of Personnel Management from moving ahead with the "buyout" plan, in which workers were …

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
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1 month, 1 week ago

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn’t have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by …

Federal judge won’t prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays
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1 month, 1 week ago

Federal judge won’t prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays

Associated Press  

BOSTON — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can continue efforts to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York City. U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island ruled that the government’s bid to withhold Federal Emergency Management Agency money sent to New York to house migrants was …

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program

LA Times  

A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found that a group of labor unions didn’t have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, …

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to further advance a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce. "The plan shall require that each agency hire no more than one employee for every four employees that …

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump signs executive order to advance federal workforce reduction

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to further advance a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce. "The plan shall require that each agency hire no more than one employee for every four employees that …

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed
1 month, 1 week ago

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday allowed the Trump administration to move forward for the moment with its deferred resignation offer for federal employees. US District Judge George O’Toole said federal employee unions, which brought a lawsuit on behalf of their members, are not directly impacted by the offer, so they lack standing to bring this case. …

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed
1 month, 1 week ago

Federal judge lets Trump’s ‘buyout’ plan for federal employees proceed

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday allowed the Trump administration to move forward for the moment with its deferred resignation offer for federal employees. US District Judge George O’Toole said federal employee unions, which brought a lawsuit on behalf of their members, are not directly impacted by the offer, so they lack standing to bring this case. …

Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees

NPR  

Judge declines to block Trump administration's resignation offer to federal employees toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images After issuing two stays, U.S. District Judge George O'Toole has declined to block the Trump administration's deferred resignation program for federal employees. The ruling comes more than two weeks after the U.S. Office of Personnel Management sent an email to more than 2 million …

Trump prepares executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump prepares executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Tuesday that would continue downsizing the federal workforce, including strict limits on hiring. It said that “agencies will undertake plans for large-scale reductions in force and determine which agency components may be eliminated or combined because their functions aren’t required by law.” It also said that agencies should …

Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce

LA Times  

President Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk, his most powerful advisor, in the Oval Office on Tuesday before signing an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce. He joked that the scrutiny was like a “daily proctology exam.” The White House fact sheet said that “agencies will undertake plans for large-scale reductions in force and determine which …

'Stunningly arbitrary': Trump dealt another blow in court
1 month, 1 week ago

'Stunningly arbitrary': Trump dealt another blow in court

Raw Story  

A federal judge on Monday afternoon paused the promises made to some federal workers if they agreed to leave their jobs Over 60,000 federal workers accepted an offer from the Trump administration to allow some of them to be paid for eight months without having to work. Among the issues: some people receive different offers than others, leading to confusion …

US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold
1 month, 1 week ago

US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold

Associated Press  

BOSTON — President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce remains on hold after a courtroom hearing on Monday afternoon. They’re not working.” The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, who is serving as Trump’s top adviser for reducing federal spending. Elena Goldstein, speaking for the workers, said there were “serious questions” about the plan’s rationale …

Judge further pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees
1 month, 1 week ago

Judge further pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees

NPR  

Judge further pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' resignation offer to federal employees toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images The resignation offer to federal employees known as a "Fork in the Road" is now in a judge's hands. After a hearing Monday, U.S. District Judge George O'Toole once again pushed back the deadline for the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, "until …

Judge puts brakes on Trump’s plan to fire USAID workforce hours before midnight purge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge puts brakes on Trump’s plan to fire USAID workforce hours before midnight purge

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Black tape covers the name of United States Agency for …

Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline

The Hindu  

A federal judge ordered a temporary block on Friday on Trump administration orders that would have placed thousands more workers of the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave, and would have given agency workers abroad just a 30-day deadline to return to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, agreed with arguments by two government employee …

Judge Blocks Trump From Placing Thousands Of USAID Workers On Leave And Giving Them 30-Day Deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge Blocks Trump From Placing Thousands Of USAID Workers On Leave And Giving Them 30-Day Deadline

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered a temporary block Friday on Trump administration orders that would have placed thousands more workers of the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave, and would have given agency workers abroad just a 30-day deadline to return to the U.S. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, agreed with arguments …

Trump's plan to gut USAID dealt a blow in federal court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's plan to gut USAID dealt a blow in federal court

Raw Story  

A federal judge dealt a blow Friday to President Donald Trump's plan to gut the U.S. Agency for International Development. The agency was set to be all but eliminated by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, the task force charged with slashing trillions out of the federal government and fulfilling a major campaign promise of Trump. But on Friday, a …

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered all federal departments and agencies to provide lists of employees who are underperforming, as it seeks to shrink the workforce and awaits a court ruling related to its deferred resignation offers. A memo sent by the Office of Personnel Management on Thursday directs the agencies to submit names of every employee who has received …

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump administration orders federal agencies to provide lists of underperforming employees

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump's administration has …

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

The Hindu  

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest tumult for government employees already wrestling with upheaval from the new administration. She described federal employees who have been working remotely as lazy, saying “they don’t want to come into the office" and “if they want to …

US judge pauses Trump's buyout offer for federal workers as 60,000 sign up to quit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US judge pauses Trump's buyout offer for federal workers as 60,000 sign up to quit

India Today  

A US judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's proposed buyout for federal workers until at least Monday, giving an initial win to labour unions that sued to stop it. Even as the program was stayed, more than 60,000 federal employees have already accepted the buyout offer, a White House source told Reuters. "It's a glimmer of hope that …

As Trump pushes the limits of presidential power, the courts push back
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Trump pushes the limits of presidential power, the courts push back

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A familiar pattern has emerged since President Donald Trump returned to the White House less than three weeks ago: He makes a brash proposal, his opponents file a lawsuit and a federal judge puts the plan on hold. In Seattle, U.S. District Judge John Coughenour blocked Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, which was intended to prevent the …

Judge pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' deadline for federal workers: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge pauses Trump's 'Fork in the Road' deadline for federal workers: report

Raw Story  

A federal judge has temporarily paused Thursday's deadline for federal workers to decide whether to accept a buyout offer from Donald Trump's administration. Massachusetts-based judge George O'Toole, a Bill Clinton appointee, ordered the deadline for accepting the administration's "Fork in the Road" buyout to be extended until at least Monday, and possibly longer, while parties to the case engage in …

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plan Offering Buyouts For Federal Workers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plan Offering Buyouts For Federal Workers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest twist in a chaotic and distressing saga playing out for millions of government employees. “We encourage federal workers in this city to accept the very generous offer,” she said at about the …

Deadline looms for U.S. federal worker resignations under Musk plan
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Deadline looms for U.S. federal worker resignations under Musk plan

Raw Story  

by Daniel AVIS / Sebastian Smith More than two million U.S. federal workers were hours away from a deadline Thursday to quit with eight months' pay or risk being fired on the spot in a plan by billionaire Elon Musk to gut the civil service. Musk, the world's richest person and a top donor to President Donald Trump, is in …

Federal workers debate legitimacy of buyout offer as deadline nears
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal workers debate legitimacy of buyout offer as deadline nears

Associated Press  

▶ Follow today’s live updates on the Trump administration WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest tumult for government employees already wrestling with upheaval from the new administration. She described federal employees who have been working remotely as lazy, saying “they don’t …

US federal workers facing Thursday deadline for resignation deal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US federal workers facing Thursday deadline for resignation deal

Raw Story  

by Frankie Taggart and Daniel Avis Two million US federal workers face a deadline of Thursday to quit with a guarantee of eight months' more paid work or risk being fired on the spot -- a deal derided by labor groups as a "scam" calculated to undermine the civil service. Government "efficiency czar" Elon Musk said it was a chance …

Deadline looms for federal workers on Trump’s resignation offer
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Deadline looms for federal workers on Trump’s resignation offer

CNN  

CNN — Eligible federal workers must decide by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday whether to take the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, which will allow them to leave their jobs but be paid through the end of September. Certain federal workers – including military personnel, those in immigration enforcement, certain national security staffers and National Transportation Safety Board employees – …

US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants

Al Jazeera  

Trump and allies such as billionaire Elon Musk have carried out blitz campaign meant to thin the government workforce. “It’s a glimmer of hope that the courts might help us and block the whole resignation programme,” one employee at the General Services Administration, which manages federal properties, told the Reuters news agency under condition of anonymity. During his campaign, Trump …

Judge halts Trump admin's "Fork in the Road" federal worker buyout deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge halts Trump admin's "Fork in the Road" federal worker buyout deadline

Salon  

A federal judge has paused President Donald Trump's attempt to cut-down the federal workforce through buyout offers. Late last month, millions of civil servants received an email from the Office of Personnel Management with the subject line “Fork in the Road.” The email offered current federal employees the option of around eight months of severance pay, in exchange for an …

As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay

NPR  

As 'Fork' resignation deadline arrives, a federal judge will consider a stay toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP With just hours remaining for federal workers to decide whether to take the Trump administration's offer to resign from their jobs now while keeping their pay and benefits through Sept. 30, a federal judge in Massachusetts will weigh a request from labor unions …

40,000 US federal workers resign, short of Trump's 'buyout' deal target: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

40,000 US federal workers resign, short of Trump's 'buyout' deal target: Report

India Today  

Around 40,000 of the approximately 2.3 million eligible US federal employees have decided to resign and take Donald Trump's severance package as the deadline to opt for the deferred resignation programme closes on Thursday, the Washington Post reported. However, the number is well short of the target as the Trump administration expected around 5-10 per cent of the 2.3 million …

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

LA Times  

President Trump put Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, in charge of a sweeping push to reduce the size and scope of the federal government. A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Trump’s plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest tumult for government employees already wrestling with upheaval from the new administration. “It’s …

Unions Sue To Stop Trump's 'Deferred Resignation' Program
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unions Sue To Stop Trump's 'Deferred Resignation' Program

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Labor unions sued the federal government Tuesday over President Donald Trump’s controversial “deferred resignation” program, saying the effort to nudge government workers out of their jobs violates the law. “The ‘Fork Directive’ amounts to a clear ultimatum to a sweeping number of federal employees: resign now or face the possibility of job loss without compensation in the …

Crickets: Federal workers met with silence after trying to take Trump's buyouts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crickets: Federal workers met with silence after trying to take Trump's buyouts

Raw Story  

After President Donald Trump offered a buyout for federal workers, one employee who works at a federal agency decided to take the deal — and has not heard back, despite the deadline being Thursday. The worker went to management again, and they were told “they should have waited for more guidance before accepting the offer,” ABC News’ Will Steakin wrote. …

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