📉 New Program Offers Federal Employees Pay to Resign by September
The Trump administration announced a 'deferred resignation program' offering nearly all civilian federal workers incentives to resign, according to an email obtained by Reuters. Employees who opt in can stay on payroll until September 30 without working, with buyouts capped at $25,000. The deadline to apply is February 6.
🔄 'Streamlined Workforce' Plan Sparks Backlash
The email hinted at restructuring and layoffs to shrink most agencies, though some military and security sectors may expand. Critics like Everett Kelley of the American Federation of Government Employees called the move a tactic to create a 'toxic environment' and push workers out. The White House has not publicly commented.
With federal jobs often seen as stable, this shift raises questions about the future of public sector employment—and whether it’s a trend other governments might follow. 💼✨
