Tag: Labor Policy
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Under Trump, federal job losses soared as firings, chaos prevailed
Overview: staffing upheaval in the federal workplace The Trump era brought unprecedented scrutiny and upheaval to the federal workforce. Reports and interviews collected by NPR and other outlets painted a picture of growing churn, early retirements, resignations, and a surge in terminations that disrupted routine government operations. The anecdote tied to Liz Goggin—an employee who…
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Trump Calls for $10,000 Bonuses for Air Traffic Controllers Who Worked Through Shutdown Amid Flight Chaos
Overview: A Shutdown’s Aftermath Ripples Through the Skies The country is grappling with the repercussions of a prolonged government shutdown that affected essential services, including air traffic control. As airlines continue to adjust schedules amid ongoing flight restrictions, the political spotlight has shifted to compensation for workers who carried on with their duties during the…
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South Korean Workers Return Home After ICE Raids
Overview of the ICE Raids at the US Hyundai Factory In a significant and controversial move, around 300 South Korean workers were detained in a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at a Hyundai factory in the United States. These raids, aimed at identifying undocumented immigrants, have sparked widespread concern and debate about…