Unions sue to block federal worker buyout plan as 20,000 line up to quit
- Unions representing U.S. Government employees filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block the Trump administration's buyout plan for federal workers, which is expected to lead to mass resignations, according to a U.S. Official.
- The American Federation of Government Employees claims the buyout offer is 'arbitrary and capricious' and violates federal law.
- The unions argue that the administration cannot guarantee funding for the buyout plan and has not considered the impact of mass resignations on government operations.
- The White House anticipates a 'spike' in federal resignations ahead of a Thursday deadline for the buyout offer.
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Over 20,000 Federal Workers Accept Trump’s Offer of Eight-Month Buyout - The Wisconsin Daily Star
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…
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