Thousands of probationary federal health agency workers fired by letter this weekend. Here's what it said.

The Department of Health and Human Services has begun terminating thousands of probationary workers, as conveyed in nearly identical termination letters sent out on a recent Saturday. These letters, indicating inadequate performance and a mismatch of skills, are part of a broader initiative led by the Department of Government Efficiency task force, aimed at reducing federal positions. While over 5,000 workers were initially targeted, some received termination letters in error, suggesting disorganization in the process, while others were exempt due to pushback against the cuts.

The letter explicitly stated that the Agency finds you are not fit for continued employment, highlighting a troubling evaluation of workers' abilities, knowledge, and skills.

The probationary workers, having less than a year on the job, are easier to fire, reflecting an aggressive government-wide strategy to reduce workforce numbers.

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