First on FOX: More than 12,000 General Services Bureau employees have reported an “power reduction” on Monday evening, as Trump's Doge efforts continue to impact government agencies. You will be notified by email.
According to a draft obtained by Fox News Digital, in an acting memo from GSA administrator Stephen Ehikian, the agency thanked employees for their decision to take part in the “first step” of staff cuts on Friday, and GSA I previewed “Next” from. Steps in this process to support the Presidential Executive Order: White House implements the Government Efficient Labor Force Optimization Initiative dated February 11, 2025
“This also calls for agencies to notify them of the power reduction (RIF) and obtain a voluntary early retirement agency (VERA) for approval from the Human Resources Administration (OPM).” The email states. “Details for impacted business units and employees will be released soon.”
The letter ends by thanking employees affected by “services to this country.”
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More than 12,000 General Services Bureau employees have reported an “power reduction” on Monday evening, as Trump's Doge efforts continue to impact government agencies. You will be notified by email. (AP/Getty)
“We promise that the GSA will continue everything in our power to make your departure fair and dignified,” the letter concludes.
Fox News Digital begins with a focused number to ensure that the plan is properly executed with minimal mistakes when 30-40 employees are initially affected by the reductions. Sources said 30-40 employees will be affected by the cuts.
Performing a variety of tasks, including managing federal real estate and procuring goods and services, GSA is headquartered in Washington, DC and has 11 regional offices.
A senior GSA manager familiar with the process told Fox News Digital that the initial action would be targeted at a particular office rather than at an agency as a whole, and that employees in the negotiation unit are not expected to be affected.
Additionally, agents are looking for additional voluntary early retirement institutions. Outlined by OPMand provides a retired or discontinued service pension if necessary.
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“The GSA is necessary to meet the administration's mandate of giving the federal government rights, reducing waste and redundancy, and providing cost-effective services to taxpayers, but it needs to be reduced in power. I know that is,” a GSA spokesman told Fox. News Digital.
“GSA is committed to treating all employees in a respectful and fair manner during this process in accordance with all applicable laws and negotiating unit agreements.”
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Performing a variety of tasks, including managing federal real estate and procuring goods and services, GSA is headquartered in Washington, DC and has 11 regional offices. (Getty)
The executive order from earlier this month was “intended to restore accountability to the American people,” and “starting a critical transformation of federal bureaucracy.”
“By eliminating waste, bloating and isolation, my administration empowers American families, workers, taxpayers, and the system of government itself.” The status of the executive order.
