US EditionSocial 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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Letter: Bearing the burden of government layoffs
When I can calm myself and think rationally, I try to make sense of the current state of our union. So … lemme see now. If hundreds of thousands of workers are being laid off, it would seem logical that a fairly large number of them will be seeking unemployment benefits whilst they try to reorganize their lives. I’ve been there. I could pay the rent and utilities and buy basic food, but there was no money left over for clothing, household goods,…
Saturday Report 3/1/25 - The plan to “demolish” Social Security is underway: Who will stop them?
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DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Trump administration is looking to slash the Social Security Administration's workforce.Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesSocial Security Administration employees raised the alarm on Trump's plan to slash the agency's workforce.They warned that cuts to staff could delay payments for Social Security beneficiaries.The agency offered its employees early retirement in an effort to cut staff.Delayed payments, longer wait times: Cu…
Social Security Administration to cut amount of workers
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000, according to a person familiar with the agency's plans who is not authorized to speak publicly. The workforce reduction, according…
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