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Trump Administration's Sweeping Layoffs A Blow to Federal Workforce

The Trump administration has launched a far-reaching effort to reduce the federal workforce by ordering agencies to terminate nearly all probationary employees who have not yet gained civil service protection. This move is expected to affect hundreds of thousands of workers, marking the beginning of a larger campaign to shrink the size of the government.

Probationary Workers in the Crosshairs

According to sources familiar with the matter, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has notified agencies to terminate the employment of probationary workers who have less than a year on the job. This decision is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.

Elon Musk's Vision Eliminating Entire Agencies

In a recent video conference with the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Elon Musk called for the elimination of entire agencies. According to Musk, If we don't remove the roots of the weed, then it's easy for the weed to grow back. This suggests that the administration is planning a comprehensive overhaul of federal agencies.

Union Representatives Speak Out

Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing federal workers, has condemned the decision as politically driven mass firing spree targeting employees not based on performance, but because they were hired before Trump took office. The AFGE has long been a vocal critic of the administration's plans to reduce the federal workforce.

Layoffs Have Already Begun

The layoffs have already started, with at least 39 workers fired from the Department of Education on Wednesday. Additionally, researchers working on cancer treatment, opioid addiction, prosthetics, and burn pit exposure at the Department of Veterans Affairs were told to stop their research immediately.

Impact on Federal Workforce

The civilian federal workforce, excluding military personnel and postal workers, consists of approximately 2.4 million people. About 20% of these workers are located in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, while more than 80% live outside the Capitol region. The impact of these layoffs will be felt across the country.

A Flawed Approach?

Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, has argued that firing employees on probation is flawed because it targets younger workers. Baby Boomers are retiring right and left, so actually the people you want to keep are probably most of the people who are right now on probation. This suggests that the administration's approach may not be effective in achieving its goals.

A Larger Campaign

This move marks the beginning of a larger campaign to reduce the size of the government. The Trump administration has already signed an executive order telling agency leaders to plan for large-scale reductions in force. Additionally, employees at some agencies were warned that large workplace cuts would be coming.

The Future of Environmental Activism

As the federal workforce continues to shrink, it will be essential for zero waste advocates to adapt and evolve their strategies. With a focus on livability and sustainability, these advocates can shape the future of environmental activism in 2025.

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