In response to widespread workforce cuts and controversial demands from the Trump administration, federal workers are engaging in subtle acts of dissent. Displaying pride flags, changing email signatures to include pronouns, and sending snarky communications are just some ways they resist. While some openly criticize leadership, many prefer anonymity. This resistance reflects a larger rift as the administration attempts to diminish the federal workforce and alter workplace policies. Employees find camaraderie and solace in their collective expressions of discontent, highlighted by symbols such as spoons and staplers as forms of protest.
It's illustrative of the rift that's broken open in recent weeks as the administration has spearheaded efforts to terminate thousands of federal workers, cut federal funding to key programs, and change the way remaining employees do their jobs.
Workers are using snarky emails, pronouns, and legal action to counter the administration's policies.
I just go back and forth over which is worse: giving them what they want (an excuse to fire us) or kowtowing to their illegal bullshit.
The first signs were workers embracing a spoon symbol as a contrast to the 'fork in the road' offered by the government.
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