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‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
- Congress faces a Tuesday night deadline to avoid a government shutdown that would begin if no funding deal is reached.
- This deadline arrives amid a stalemate between President Trump and congressional Democrats over the GOP's funding plan, with few expecting a breakthrough.
- Federal employees from 11 agencies report widespread fear and confusion, while the White House has directed agencies to prepare for mass layoffs based on program priorities.
- The administration intends to reduce the federal workforce by over 300,000 positions this year, and OPM guidance mandates that agencies must provide a 60-day advance notice for any reductions in force occurring before or during a potential government shutdown.
- The looming shutdown and layoffs have heightened anxiety among workers who struggle with uncertainty and potential financial hardship, while furloughed employees will receive retroactive pay after a shutdown ends.
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Millions of federal employees, including members of the military, will not receive paychecks during the shutdown. About 750,000 employees will be furloughed each day, the Congressional Budget Office said, and essential workers will be forced to work without pay. While federal employees are scheduled to receive back pay once the government reopens, going without pay could make it tough for some to afford basic necessities. Dywane A. Hall of Dywan…
·Washington, United States
Read Full ArticleGovernment shutdown adds to federal workers' anxiety
In Minnesota, some workers are worried their jobs will be cut. Others are worried about getting pay already owed them. Overall, they say since President Donald Trump took office, they feel more stress while they try to keep doing their jobs.
·Minneapolis, United States
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