Elon Musk's aggressive restructuring of government agencies through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has incited backlash from federal workers, culminating in a national day of action on February 19. Protests at federal buildings and Tesla dealerships aim to highlight the crucial role of public services, such as healthcare and consumer protection. Union leader Mark Smith emphasizes the collective effort to protect agencies from billionaire influence, rallying citizens and employees alike to stand firm against proposed cuts and showcase their commitment to essential services.
The message is that we need to save our public services from billionaires who want to defund them, says Mark Smith, an occupational therapist at the VA hospital.
All of us will be out there just trying to show that we're not going to be quiet. We're going to stand up and we're going to fight back.
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