US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants
US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants
Trump and allies such as billionaire Elon Musk have carried out blitz campaign meant to thin the government workforce.
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Published on: 06/02/2025 | 00:00:00
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U.S. District Judge George O’Toole suspends administration's deadline to accept buyout. He explained the additional time was needed for his court to consider arguments against the measure. The federal court in Massachusetts will hear full arguments in the case starting on Monday. The buyout offer promises to pay workers their salaries through October if they agree to quit. The Trump administration has warned that people who do not accept the offer could later lose their jobs anyways. The Education Department told staffers the government could terminate their paycheques at any time. Trump questioned the political allegiance of federal workers. The federal government is the largest employer in the US. Many federal workers say the blitz campaign meant to thin out their ranks has left them feeling uncertain about the future.
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