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Trump Order Strips 8,000 Federal Workers of Civil Service Protections

In just one week, 8,000 federal workers face a major shake-up that could strip them of their civil service protections, a change that's sparked fierce opposition from unions, employees, and watchdogs. The Trump order requires agencies to reclassify these workers into a new category that leaves them vulnerable to removal without the usual safeguards.

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Trump Expands At-Will Employment to Thousands of Federal Workers

In a move that affects nearly 8,000 federal workers, President Trump has signed an order converting their positions to at-will jobs, stripping them of civil-service protections and placing them in a new category called Schedule Policy/Career. This change allows for easier removal of employees, and marks a significant shift in the way these workers are treated.

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OPM Proposes Sweeping NDA Rule for Federal Employees

The Office of Personnel Management wants to shake up the way federal employees handle confidential information, proposing a new nondisclosure agreement rule that would require all employees to sign a pledge protecting internal agency details. If implemented, the rule could have far-reaching implications for whistleblowing and employee accountability.

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