Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown

Judge extends order preventing Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown A federal judge in San Francisco has issued an indefinite ban on the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the government shutdown. Judge Susan Illston granted a preliminary injunction to prevent the job cuts while a lawsuit challenging them proceeds. The judge, … Read more

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

Federal employees grapple with financial stress and uncertainty over layoffs during prolonged government shutdown The government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers struggling with mounting financial strain. Trump administration’s promised layoffs add to uncertainty. Both parties are at an impasse, using federal workers as leverage. Layoffs have already begun across different agencies, with unions filing a … Read more

Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year

In 2030, Census Bureau plans to conduct field trials using postal workers as census takers The Census Bureau is planning to use U.S. postal workers as census takers in field tests next year for the 2030 census. The tests will take place in various locations, including western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona, and other areas. … Read more