Trump Orders Federal Workers Back to the Office, Impacting Thousands
In a significant shift regarding federal employment, Trump has signed an executive order mandating that federal workers return to their offices within 30 days, effectively ending remote work for a substantial portion of the workforce. Federal agencies are required to revise their telework policies promptly, with a deadline set for the upcoming Friday. While Trump positions this order as a means to restore accountability within the federal workforce, reactions from workers have been largely negative, with many expressing anxiety over job stability and concerns about the abrupt end of remote work. The implications of this order are likely to affect approximately half of federal employees, with notable impact expected in states like Kentucky and California. Lawmakers are already voicing their concerns, and local federal workers are preparing to push back against these changes.
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