Magistrate George O’Toole denied the request of entities that represent more than 800,000 workers, who consider the program illegal and harm
A federal judge has authorized us the administration to continue with its voluntary dismissal plan for federal employees, a decision that represents a setback for unions seeking to prevent this initiative. Magistrate George O’Toole denied the request of entities that represent more than 800,000 workers, who consider the program illegal and harmful. The plan in question offers employees the option to resign in exchange for compensation equivalent to eight months of salary. The workers had only nine days to decide whether to accept the proposal, which generated criticism from the unions, which classified it as an ultimatum that could affect the government’s operation. Prior to the court decision, more than 60,000 employees had already expressed interest in participating in the program.
The so -called ‘fork directive’ reflects the government’s intention to reform the structure of the federal labor force. According to the administration, most of the 2.3 million federal officials are eligible to apply for the program, which covers several agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and intelligence bodies. The White House argues that this initiative is aligned with Trump’s campaign promise to reduce spending and simplify bureaucracy.
Unions, in turn, continue to contest the legality of the program, stating that it can compromise the efficiency of the government and undermine workers’ rights. Judge O’Toole’s decision may have significant implications for human resources management in the public sector, especially at a time when management seeks to implement structural changes.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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