Federal workers fear Trump will fire them
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Civil servants told POLITICO they’re anxious and exhausted, but holding out hope their lawyers can still save their jobs.
As more federal workers join the ranks of the unemployed, they face a challenging job market. Unemployment claims from laid-off federal workers looking for new jobs are up nearly 60% year-over-year.
From offering financial advice to chair massages, Montgomery County residents are finding ways to support local laid-off federal workers.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, key to workplace mental health efforts, faces budget and staffing cuts from the Trump administration.
Federal agencies could choose to fire workers en masse or offer options like buyouts. Here's what we know about how and when it could happen.
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Maryland's Alternative Certification for Effective Teacher program helps displaced federal workers transition to K-12 classrooms.
The Merit Systems Protection Board reported that, so far this fiscal year, it has received 11,166 appeals, which is twice its typical workload. A backlog could emerge if a quorum is not restored to the agency to issue final decisions.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to bring back the workers, but they remain effectively on leave.