The article discusses how Donald Trump's assault on federal employment and labor unions may particularly harm Black Americans. Historically, federal jobs have provided a pathway to the middle class for Black workers, who are overrepresented in government positions, especially in agencies like the U.S. Postal Service. The article highlights that deep cuts in federal jobs could disproportionately affect Black employees, thereby jeopardizing their chances for homeownership, education, and retirement savings. Experts emphasize that these opportunities were critical for previous generations.
Federal employment has been a pathway to the middle class for African American workers and their families since Reconstruction, including postal work and other occupations.
Black people are the only racial or ethnic group to be "overrepresented" in government jobs. Data analysis by the Pew Research Foundation shows that while Black people make up 12.8% of the nation's population, they account for 18.6% of the federal workforce.
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