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At least 20,000 federal workers have accepted Trump’s government buyout offer: Report

At least 20,000 federal workers have accepted the buyout offer from President Trump’s administration, which was available until February 6th.
Federal workers had until 11:59 p.m. On February 6th to decide on the buyout, which allows them to retire early and receive full benefits through September 30, 2025.
The White House aimed for 5 to 10% of federal employees to accept buyouts, with the possibility of layoffs for those who do not participate.
Unions have urged members not to accept the offer, citing concerns about its legality and the lack of clear terms.

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The Ohio Star

Over 20,000 Federal Workers Accept Trump’s Offer of Eight-Month Buyout

by Eric Lendrum After President Donald Trump offered all federal workers the option to resign from their posts in exchange for eight months of paid vacation, at least 20,000 federal employees have accepted the unprecedented offer. As reported by TownHall, the offer from President Trump applies to any and all federal employees who decide to resign by February 6, which will make them eligible for 7 to 9 months of severance. The 20,000 who have a…

1 month ago·Ohio, United States

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Koco News5

Oklahoma government worker takes Trump’s buyout offer

The Trump Administration’s buyout offer for federal workers is available until Thursday, and one Oklahoma man decided to take the deal.

1 month ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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El Financiero

Elon Musk sharpens scissors: 20,000 US employees accept resignation plan

More than 20,000 employees, about 1 percent of the U.S. federal workforce, have accepted an offer to quit their jobs in exchange for a deferred resignation plan that would keep taxpayers paying their salaries until the end of September.But those numbers increase every day, according to a government official familiar with the data.The Trump administration expects an increase in resignations as Thursday's deadline for accepting the offer approache…

1 month ago·Mexico

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Political Wire

More Than 40,000 Federal Workers Take ‘Buyout’

“More than 40,000 federal workers have raised their hands to resign, putting the Trump administration at risk of falling short of its target for slashing the government through voluntary measures,” the Wall Street Journal reports.“The Office of Personnel Management last week told workers t

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Patriot Journal

Trump Offered Buyout to Workers, And 20,000 Have Already Accepted

Career bureaucrats call it their worst nightmare. Every cubicle warrior’s darkest fear. The day someone finally counts the true cost of America’s bloated administrative state.... The post Trump Offered Buyout to Workers, And 20,000 Have Already Accepted appeared first on Patriot Journal.

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The Maine Wire

20,000 Federal Employees Resign After Trump Offer: Report

More than 20,000 federal employees have announced their resignations in response to President Donald Trump’s severance offer, which would allow them to receive eight months of full pay and benefits, according to an unnamed official cited by Axios. [RELATED: “Resign”: Trump Offers Fed Bureaucrats Buyout to Trim Bloated Government Payrolls…] As part of his effort [...] The post 20,000 Federal Employees Resign After Trump Offer: Report appeared fir…

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