HHS is ending recognition of unions for employees at the CDC, FDA, NIH, and other agencies.
HHS Recognizes Union Representatives, Citing a Focus on Mission-Critical Work On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will officially recognize union representatives for multiple sub-agencies and office staff, stating this decision will help eliminate “unnecessary obstacles to mission-critical work.” However, HHS is not extending this recognition to representatives involved […]
IRS pauses layoff plans and considers bringing back some dismissed employees
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has decided to halt its plans for layoffs and is focusing on restaffing its workforce. A spokesperson for the Treasury remarked, “The IRS is working to modernize and implement President Trump’s agenda, which includes a significant piece of legislation. Thus, we are dedicated to ensuring that institutions are staffed correctly […]
MSNBC employees split on ‘MS NOW’ name, yet hopeful about the future beyond NBC
MSNBC’s Shift to MS Now Draws Mixed Reactions Amid transitions, MSNBC employees harbor a “cautiously optimistic” outlook about the network’s future after parting ways with NBC News. However, the introduction of its new name—MS Now, which stands for “my news, opinions, and world sources”—has not been overwhelmingly positive. On Monday, MSNBC officially announced the rebranding. […]
X Corp reaches $500M settlement in severance case with former employees
Elon Musk Enters the Restaurant Scene with Tesla Diner in Hollywood Elon Musk is making a move into the restaurant business with the upcoming opening of Tesla Diner in Hollywood, California. In a separate development, Musk’s social media venture, X Corp, has come to a preliminary agreement aimed at settling a lawsuit from a former […]
Elon Musk and X resolve $500 million lawsuit from dismissed Twitter employees
Musk’s Company Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Lawsuit Elon Musk and his social media firm, X Corp., have reached a preliminary agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by a former Twitter employee. Attorneys for X Corp. and the former employee reported the development in a legal filing on Wednesday. Both parties requested that the U.S. Court […]
Over 600 CDC employees receiving final notices after actions from the Trump administration affected the agency
Recently, at least 600 employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been informed of their permanent termination due to a court ruling aimed at safeguarding certain CDC positions from layoffs. This week, the Federation of US Government Employees reported that layoff notifications were sent out, though many employees are still awaiting […]
TV Anchor Files Lawsuit, Alleging Discrimination Against White Employees by DEI
Veteran Boston Anchor Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Demotion Due to Diversity Policies A seasoned television anchor from Boston has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was demoted as part of a corporate push to meet diversity goals. Katherine Merrill Dunham, who identifies as white, accuses WBZ-TV of misusing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies imposed […]
Employees at Microsoft rename headquarters ‘Martyred Palestinian Children’s Plaza’ during protest against Israel
Protests Erupt at Microsoft Headquarters Over Ties to Israeli Military A number of Microsoft employees opposed to the company’s connection with the Israeli military gathered at its Washington headquarters. Many participants wore facial masks and kefiyehs. The protest highlighted growing dissatisfaction among employees regarding Microsoft’s involvement. Demonstrators established a “liberation zone” on the Redmond campus, […]
Many HHS employees urge Kennedy to address misinformation following the CDC shooting
Over 750 current and former staff members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are urging Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cease “spreading inaccurate health information” and to protect public health officials. This comes in light of the recent shootings at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters. A letter […]
Federal Reserve’s Bowman proposes permitting central bank employees to hold small quantities of cryptocurrency.
Federal Reserve Proposes Crypto Ownership for Staff Washington regulators from the Federal Reserve have put forward a proposal that suggests allowing central bank employees to hold small amounts of cryptocurrency. They believe that this could enhance the staff’s understanding of the dynamics in the cryptocurrency markets. Michelle Bowman, who serves as the Vice-Chair of Supervision, […]