The Trump administration announced an offer for federal employees to resign in exchange for eight months' pay, amid criticism from unions and past officials. Critics argue the deal lacks legality and guarantees, stressing it requires Congressional approval. The offer is perceived as part of a broader intention to replace federal workers with Trump-aligned individuals. In response, OPM officials defended the offer, asserting it is fair and beneficial to employees, and released a supportive contract clarifying employee rights during the resignation process.
"Union leaders and politicians telling federal workers to reject this offer are doing them a serious disservice," said McLaurine Pinover, a spokesperson for the agency.
Critics argue the offer is illegal, there's no real guarantee people will get paid out, and it's something Congress would need to authorize.
The offer to resign is part of what's seen as a broad purge of the federal workforce, meant to clear the way for more Trump-friendly workers.
OPM officials insisted their offer was fair, and called out critics.
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