Trump's Surprise Move: Cash Incentives for Federal Employees to Resign 😮💰
In a bold and unexpected move, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that it's offering incentives for nearly all civilian federal workers to resign. The aim? To streamline the government and reshape the federal workforce.
The \"deferred resignation program\" allows federal employees to remain on the payroll through September 30 but not have to work. Talk about a paid vacation! 🏖️ According to an email sent to federal employees and seen by Reuters, these buyouts are generally capped at $25,000. But here's the catch: they have until February 6 to decide whether to jump on this offer.
The email hints at a vision for a \"more streamlined and flexible workforce.\" While some agencies, like the military, might boost their numbers, most are expected to downsize through restructurings and layoffs. It's a shake-up that could change the face of the federal government as we know it.
As of now, the White House hasn't dropped any comments on this development. 🤫
Meanwhile, Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees, isn't having it. He stated that the proposal \"should not be viewed as voluntary.\" He added, \"Between the flurry of anti-worker executive orders and policies, it's clear that the Trump administration's goal is to turn the federal government into a toxic environment where workers cannot stay even if they want to.\"
What does this mean for the future of federal workers and the services they provide? Only time will tell. ⏳ But one thing's for sure: change is in the air, and federal employees have some big decisions to make.
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White House offers incentives to federal employees to resign
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