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Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

The Social Security Administration plans to lay off at least 7,000 employees, which could be as high as 50% of its workforce of 60,000, according to sources familiar with the agency's plans.
Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, stated, "These layoffs will deny many Americans access to their hard-earned Social Security benefits."
Senator Ron Wyden expressed concerns that this plan will close field offices, negatively impacting seniors in rural communities.
The May 2024 report indicates that Social Security’s trust funds will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2035, highlighting the program's financial challenges.

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Mother Jones

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U.S. Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers

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