A labor union for federal employees is asking a judge to halt the Trump administration’s latest round of mass firings. The American Federation of Government Employees calls it “disgraceful that the Trump administration has used the government shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of workers.” At least one Republican lawmaker also opposes the […]
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Trump orders mass firings of furloughed federal workers
A labor union for federal employees is asking a judge to halt the Trump administration’s latest round of mass firings. The American Federation of Government Employees calls it “disgraceful that the Trump administration has used the government shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of workers.” At least one Republican lawmaker also opposes the cuts. Senator Susan Collins of Maine spoke out against White House plans to fire federal workers who have been furloughed. President Trump said the firings would be focused on Democrat-oriented areas.