The USDA has said it is working to regain termination notices sent over the weekend to multiple employees supporting federal response efforts against avian flu (HPAI). Ta.
“Some positions supporting HPAI have been notified of the end of the weekend, but we are working to quickly correct the situation and cancel those letters,” USDA said on News Nation. It was stated in a statement.
“USDA's frontline position in food safety inspection services is considered public safety positions and continues to employ the necessary labor to ensure food safety and proper supply to fulfill its legal duties. “We will,” the statement continued.
The statement revealed that the agency continues to “preferresize” responses to avian flu.
The agency has stated that several jobs, including veterinarians, animal health technicians and other emergency medical personnel, will continue to support “recent human resources actions to continue supporting HPAI responses and other animal health priorities.” I pointed out that I was exempt from.
The accidental firing comes amid the Trump administration's drastic push to reduce government size and reduce federal workforce.
Politics It has been reported Over the weekend, 25% of staff were fired from USDA's National Animal Health Laboratory Network Program Office. Politico also reported that thousands of USDA employees have been notified that they will lose their jobs.
As egg prices have skyrocketed, the outbreak of bird flu has affected dairy cattle farms and poultry herds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rated current public health risks as “low” despite 68 confirmed human cases, including one death.
