renzume on Nostr: The U.S. Forest Service recently laid off approximately 3,400 workers (10% of ...

The U.S. Forest Service recently laid off approximately 3,400 workers (10% of workforce) as part of Trump administration cost-cutting measures, affecting crucial services across national forests and grasslands. The agency, already understaffed and under a hiring freeze, faces significant challenges in maintaining public lands and responding to climate disasters. Former employees describe deteriorating working conditions and inadequate resources, while unions challenge the layoffs through legal action.
https://grist.org/politics/forest-service-firings-decimate-already-understaffed-agency/
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