Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees
Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees
Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the National Park Service.
Summary
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cut thousands of seasonal jobs at national parks following public outcry.
A memo now allows for 7,700 seasonal hires, up from 6,300 in recent years. However, the move does not restore 1,000 full-time jobs lost in a broader federal workforce purge.
The backlash was fueled by fired employees like Yosemite worker Olek Chmura, whose viral social media post highlighted the impact of the cuts.
Park advocates continue pushing for full staffing exemptions to protect national parks.
Terrorizing everyone with this back and forth bullshit.
Slightly gives me hope about this whole thing collapsing due to sheer ignorance. No matter what there's going to be some damage but that's like our best case scenario now.
Elon's gonna get murdered in the next year or two. I'd be willing to bet. Right now he's swinging his dick around all over the world like he's invincible, but everyone's forgetting he made the decision to get involved after Trump had 2 assassination attempts in a few months.
There are probably dozens of people plotting Elons death right now, and when it happens I will laugh.
"oh.. you mean 'my people' use those parks too?. my bad."
The optimist in me sees that there was enough pressure from the masses that change happened. Maybe that means it can work elsewhere too. Maybe my optimistic side will be right for once.
Probably not, but it would cool, eh?
I think your optimistic side is right, pressure from the masses works. There are 100's of examples from all over the world and from all parts of the past. The thing is that it doesn't work fast. It takes time and commitment to make those in power feel the pressure.
we now live in a world where people's attention spans have been eroded and our comfort level (for most) is just good enough that we aren't going to move out of it unless things get really dire.
I think it will happen, but unfortunately I don't see it happening until things get worse.
How many billions did they lose on this deal (using DOGE math, please)
Obviously it's at least a couple hundred.
Again you mean?
If you have any trouble reading the article... http://archive.today/Td786