A US appeals court on Friday declined to pause a lower court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from moving forward with mass layoffs of federal workers and a sweeping government restructuring plan. The San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied the administration’s request to stay a May 22 decision by US District Judge…
Thousands of protesters across the United States have united in a massive demonstration against President Donald Trump’s administration and his ally Elon Musk. Over 1,200 protests were organised in all 50 states, supported by more than 150 groups including civil rights organisations, labour unions, and LGBTQ+ advocates. The ‘hands-off’ protests focus on opposition to federal…
How DOGE’s mass firings, inspired by Elon Musk’s playbook, are undermining federal job security The federal government’s long-standing tradition of job security is undergoing a dramatic shift under the current Trump administration, which has embraced mass firings affecting millions of federal workers. This unprecedented move, described by critics as part of an Elon Musk-led DOGE…
In a drastic move to shrink the federal workforce, thousands of government employees have been handed layoff notices, igniting widespread confusion and frustration. Among the hardest hit are special educators, veterans, and medical researchers, many of whom had dedicated their careers to public service. According to a report by the Associated Press, the Department of…
Trump administration slashes federal workforce, targeting 220,000 probationary employees The Trump administration has launched a large-scale reduction of the federal workforce, beginning with the dismissal of thousands of probationary employees. As of March 2024, approximately 220,000 workers had less than a year on the job and are now facing potential termination, as the administration signals…