Tony Ruiz, a Veterans Service Representative at the Department of Veterans Affairs, recently received a resignation email offering buyouts under the new administration. He feels particularly targeted due to his Latino identity, compounded by pressure from higher-ups to identify diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts among employees. Despite feeling squeezed by these circumstances, Ruiz, an Army veteran dedicated to assisting fellow veterans, has no intention of resigning and hopes to continue supporting his community in this challenging environment.
Ruiz feels targeted as both a Latino and a federal worker due to a recent resignation email offering buyouts amid changes in administration.
He highlights a troubling climate at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where employees are pressured to disclose any diversity-related efforts under the new administration.
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