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Federal Layoffs Imminent as Government Shutdown Begins, Legal Battle Erupts

Federal Layoffs Imminent as Government Shutdown Begins, Legal Battle Erupts

Federal Layoffs Imminent as Government Shutdown Begins, Legal Battle Erupts As the federal government entered its second day of a shutdown on October 2nd, the Trump administration has escalated tensions by warning of imminent federal employee layoffs, known as Reductions in Force (RIFs). This aggressive move marks a significant departure from past shutdowns, where furloughs were typically temporary and accompanied by retroactive pay. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that RIFs are “imminent” and will occur “very soon.” This…

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State Department Layoffs Imminent as Thousands Brace for Job Cuts

State Department Layoffs Imminent as Thousands Brace for Job Cuts

State Department Layoffs Imminent as Thousands Brace for Job Cuts U.S. diplomats in Washington are on edge as dismissal notices for State Department workforce reductions are expected to be issued as soon as today, Friday. This comes as part of a sweeping reorganization of the federal agency, which includes the dissolution or merging of over 300 bureaus and offices and an anticipated 15% reduction in employees. The restructuring, first announced by the Secretary in April and detailed in late May…

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Federal Unions Push for Release of RIF Plans Following Supreme Court Decision

Federal Unions Push for Release of RIF Plans Following Supreme Court Decision

Federal Unions Push for Release of RIF Plans Following Supreme Court Decision Union attorneys are intensifying their efforts to compel federal agencies to release detailed Reduction in Force (RIF) plans. This renewed push comes in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that, while broadly allowing the Trump Administration to proceed with staff reduction initiatives, notably left open the question of the individual legality of these plans. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston, in an order issued Wednesday, expressed…

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Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Authority in Federal Workforce Downsizing

Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Authority in Federal Workforce Downsizing

Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Authority in Federal Workforce Downsizing WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the path for President Donald Trump’s administration to proceed with its controversial plans to significantly reduce the federal workforce. This decision came despite strong warnings about potential losses of critical government services and widespread job displacements for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. The justices’ ruling effectively overturned lower court injunctions that had temporarily halted the proposed cuts, which were spearheaded by…

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