Major unions and advocacy groups condemn mass shootings of probation employees
The largest federal employee unions and government workforce advocacy groups have denounced the Trump administration's move to fire employees during probation.
Everett Kellythe chairman of the United States Federation of Government Employees, accused the Trump administration of targeting new target workers in their positions simply because they wanted to remove them:
The administration abused probationary period to carry out politically driven mass shootings, targeting employees not for performance but for being hired before Trump took office.
These shootings are not about poor performance. There is no evidence that these employees are not committed civil servants. They are about power. They are about lamenting the federal government, silence workers, and forcing institutions to submit to a radical agenda that prioritizes chronism over capabilities.
and Max Steerthe president and CEO of Public Services Partnership, said the move could be crippling for the future functioning of the workforce.
The Trump administration's decision to fire civil servants who have served within a year is an even more damaging action. With only 7% of federal employees under the age of 30, the government needs a new generation of workers with the skills needed to better meet the needs of modern society. By ending its employees simply because they are the most vulnerable, the Trump administration has just dumped its future down payment. Many of those who lost their jobs today were new recruits made in areas of great need for the government, such as AI, cybersecurity and technology. Ultimately, it is our country that pays a huge price for this arbitrary civil servant demolition.
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An employee union official told the outlet that among those cut would be staff who handle civil rights issues, as well as those who compile data about the housing market. Here’s more:
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Antonio Gaines, president of AFGE National Council 222, said the department will cut employees in the offices that enforce civil rights laws, compile data about the housing market, and pay to rebuild communities after disasters. The Federal Housing Administration, which provides mortgage insurance on loans, will be excluded, Gaines said.
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The agency didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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HUD provides housing and community development assistance. The agency employs 9,600 people, according to its website.
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President Donald Trump directed agency heads Feb. 11 to “undertake preparations to initiate large-scale reductions in force” that focus on firing workers who “perform functions not mandated by statute,” including “diversity, equity and inclusion programs.”
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The largest federal employee union as well as an advocacy group for the government workforce have condemned the Trump administration’s move to fire employees in their probationary period.
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Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, accused the Trump administration of targeting workers new in their positions simply because they want to get rid of them:
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This administration has abused the probationary period to conduct a politically driven mass firing spree, targeting employees not because of performance, but because they were hired before Trump took office.
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These firings are not about poor performance – there is no evidence these employees were anything but dedicated public servants. They are about power. They are about gutting the federal government, silencing workers, and forcing agencies into submission to a radical agenda that prioritizes cronyism over competence.
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And Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, said that the move could be crippling to workforce’s future functionality:
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The Trump administration’s decision to fire civil servants who have been in service for under a year is yet another profoundly damaging action. With just over 7% of federal employees under age 30, our government needs a new generation of workers with the necessary skills to better serve the needs of our modern society. By terminating employees simply because they are the most vulnerable, the Trump administration has just thrown away our down payment on the future. Many of those who lost their jobs today were newer hires made in areas of great need for our government, including AI, cybersecurity, and technology. It is ultimately our country that will pay a heavy price for this arbitrary dismantling of the civil service.
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Good morning, US politics blog readers. The Trump administration’s drive to downsize the federal workforce continues, with news that thousands of US government employees across the United States have been told they are being let go. The latest cuts target employees in their probationary periods at agencies that include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Small Business Administration and US Forest Service. That’s in addition to the 75,000 employees the White House said accepted its legally questionable offer of deferred resignations. All this is taking place after Elon Musk, who Trump has appointed as chair of his “department of government efficiency” said that his intention was to “delete entire agencies”. Federal worker unions have sued over his moves, while warning that the Trump-Musk drive to downsize government by going after the people who work there threatens to undermine programs Americans depend on. We’ll tell you more about that today.
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Trump is heading to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend this afternoon, but before he does, he’ll sign executive orders at 1pm. He often invites the press into the Oval Office to watch him do so.
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JD Vance is scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and deliver remarks at the Munich security conference, where America’s European allies are grasping for details of the Trump administration’s new policy on Ukraine. We have a live blog covering it all, and you can read it here.
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Employee Union officials told the outlet that they include staff who handle civil rights issues and staff who compile data on the housing market. Details are as follows:
Antonio Gaines, president of AFGE National Council 222, said it will cut down on employees in the offices that the department will execute. Civil Rights Act,compile data About the housing market and pay I'll rebuild it Post-disaster community. Gaines said the Federal Housing Administration, which provides mortgage insurance for loans, will be excluded.
The agency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
HUD provides housing and community development support. Agent employment According to its website, there are 9,600 people.
President Donald Trump Instructions “force preparations to commence massive cuts,” focusing on laying off workers who “perform functions not mandated by law,” such as “diversity, equity, and comprehensive programs.” Prepare for the Agency Head.
The Associated Press reports Donald Trump's move to fire federal employees during the probationary period doesn't save a lot of money, but it could put many government projects at risk.
Among them: Cancer research. Details from the AP are as follows:
The firing of probation employees began earlier this week and includes the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education.
At least 39 people were fired from the education department on Wednesday, according to a union representing agency workers, including civil rights workers, special education professionals and student aid officials.
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In a statement, Murray said she heard from her researchers who were told to stop their research immediately.
Environmental responsibility civil servants, a group that advocates government workers, are particularly struggling to recruit recruiting inspectors that need to be present at most slaughterhouses, especially since the food safety inspection service in the agricultural sector struggles to recruit them. He said he would be hit hard.
Private federal labor force , It consists of approximately 2.4 million people as it does not include military personnel or postal workers. About 20% of workers are in Washington, D.C., and in neighboring countries in Maryland and Virginia, but over 80% live outside the Capitol.
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Major unions and advocacy groups condemn mass shootings of probation employees
The largest federal employee unions and government workforce advocacy groups have denounced the Trump administration's move to fire employees during probation.
Everett Kellythe chairman of the United States Federation of Government Employees, accused the Trump administration of targeting new target workers in their positions simply because they wanted to remove them:
The administration abused probationary period to carry out politically driven mass shootings, targeting employees not for performance but for being hired before Trump took office.
These shootings are not about poor performance. There is no evidence that these employees are not committed civil servants. They are about power. They are about robbing the federal government, silence workers, and forcing institutions to submit to a radical agenda that prioritizes chronism over capabilities.
and Max Steerthe president and CEO of Public Services Partnership, said the move could be crippling for the future functioning of the workforce.
The Trump administration's decision to fire civil servants who have served within a year is an even more damaging action. With only 7% of federal employees under the age of 30, the government needs a new generation of workers with the skills needed to better meet the needs of modern society. By ending its employees simply because they are the most vulnerable, the Trump administration has just dumped its future down payment. Many of those who lost their jobs today were new recruits made in areas of great need for the government, such as AI, cybersecurity and technology. Ultimately, it is our country that pays a huge price for this arbitrary civil servant demolition.
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