Native Issues
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Feb 11, 2025

Judge extends hold on Trump federal worker buyout plan

A Boston federal judge has extended a hold on former President Donald Trump’s federal worker buyout program, known as the Fork Directive, as unions challenge its legality. The plan, which offers months of pay to employees who resign, has drawn criticism from unions representing over 800,000 federal workers. They argue it violates federal law and could destabilize agencies like the Veterans Administration. The case remains under advisement.

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