The Trump administration has set a deadline for federal agencies to finalize workforce cuts by March 13. Some agencies are already moving forward with layoffs, giving out notices or laying out their plans. These upcoming cuts aren’t related to the recent firings of probationary employees, which affected at least 25,000 workers.
Under a recent executive order, agencies are urged to eliminate many roles not mandated by law. Typically, up to one-third of federal employees, around 700,000 workers, could be affected, particularly those in positions that often face furloughs during government shutdowns. Some agencies plan to shut down entire offices and cut back significantly on regional locations.
Here’s a rundown of the agencies confirmed to be implementing or planning reductions:
Defense Department: The department is expected to reduce its civilian workforce by 5% to 8%, which could mean cutting about 61,000 jobs. This includes 5,400 probationary employees being let go.
Environmental Protection Agency: Although layoffs haven’t started yet, President Trump indicated that he anticipates cutting about 11,000 jobs, which is 65% of the workforce. However, the EPA hasn’t confirmed these figures and is focusing on improving efficiency.
General Services Administration: The GSA has begun sending out reduction notices to some employees in key departments, with significant cuts expected in its Public Building Service.
Housing and Urban Development: HUD has issued layoff notices to employees at the General Schedule-13 level and below in its Office of Field Policy and Management. These layoffs are set to take effect on May 18, with broader cuts anticipated soon.
Office of Personnel Management: OPM, leading the workforce reduction effort, has sent notices to staff within its Office of Procurement Operations and communications teams, affecting dozens of employees.
Social Security Administration: The SSA has closed two offices and is currently on leave with employees, although plans are in place to lay off 7,000 workers in total.
U.S. Agency for International Development: This agency is moving towards closure, with RIF notices already sent to nearly all 2,000 U.S.-based staff. Overseas employees are currently on administrative leave and may receive notices soon.
This workforce reduction effort is significant, impacting many federal employees across various departments.
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