Federal Work Force Prepares for Another Round of Mass Firings as Deadline Nears
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Federal agencies are preparing for another round of mass firings mandated by the Trump administration, with a deadline approaching for submission of their plans. This follows significant layoffs in February, which affected thousands of probationary federal workers. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is spearheading this initiative aimed at constricting the federal workforce. Workers have experienced increased anxiety over job security, relying on media reports for updates and facing confusion regarding available retirement offers. Resignations also surged, indicating a challenging environment for current federal employees.
Federal agencies are bracing for new mass firings as the Trump administration pushes forward with its plans to significantly reduce the size of the government.
Under the initiative led by Elon Musk, known as DOGE, the administration aims to reshape the federal workforce further, following previous layoffs of probationary employees.
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