Good news for federal employees!

A federal judge has indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s planned shutdown layoffs, protecting thousands of jobs while the court reviews the case.

#DOD has removed key job protections for civilian workers, urging faster firings with less due process. Many fear this could lead to unfair or politically motivated terminations, leaving dedicated employees even more anxious about their futures and uncertain about workplace fairness. #refuseDOW

Nearly 70% of surveyed federal employees say this shutdown feels worse than past ones, citing threats of mass layoffs, doubts over back pay, and deep uncertainty. Many describe rising stress, financial strain, and collapsing morale as the admin questions worker protections and agency stability.

Why this shutdown is different — and shows signs of lasting In 1995, it was about spending cuts. In 2013, it was about a health care plan. In 2018, it was about a Mexican border wall. This government shutdown is in large measure about something very different ...

Unlike past shutdowns over policy, this one is fueled by pure partisan rage and a power struggle for control of Washington. With no middle ground or swing voters left, compromise is elusive, leaving federal employees caught in a fight over political dominance, not policy.

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As the shutdown drags on, more than 2,600 “No Kings” protests are planned nationwide demanding an end to executive overreach and a return to democracy. Federal employees, this is the moment to stand up, speak out, and defend the principles you serve. #NoKings #FederalWorkers #Democracy

Thousands of federal employees are getting laid off. Will a judge intervene? Unions representing federal employees have asked a federal judge in San Francisco to halt the Trump administration's latest round of layoffs, which are coming amid the government shutdown.

Federal unions AFGE and AFSCME are asking a judge to halt Trump’s shutdown layoffs, calling them illegal and politically driven. The case argues the administration is abusing power to pressure Congress as agencies send thousands of RIF notices. Hearing set this week in San Francisco. #Shutdown2025

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Remember to check OPM and agency updates for furlough info. Some banks and credit unions are offering payment deferrals or no-interest loans. Apply for unemployment if eligible. Track missed hours for possible back pay. Use employee support resources.

Vance threatens federal employees that the longer the shutdown lasts, the deeper and more “painful” the cuts will be. OMB confirmed plans to fire 4,000+ workers as unions sue to block mass layoffs. With no talks underway, agencies like Education, Treasury, and HHS are starting to send out RIFs. 😔

Shut down but not silenced: Federal workers find their voice After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.

Great watch to see how we feel - NPR’s “Shut Down but Not Silenced” captures federal workers finding their voice amid the shutdown. From NASA to NIH to BLM, employees are speaking out, organizing, and standing strong despite lost pay and fear of retaliation. #FederalWorkers #Shutdown #PublicService

Unions have sued, and a federal judge is demanding details. Employees receiving notices will have 60 days before termination, though agencies may adjust plans once government operations resume.

The Trump administration has begun issuing large-scale RIFs during the 10th day of the shutdown, following through on threats to shrink the workforce. Russ Vought confirmed the action, calling it “substantial.” No prior shutdown has triggered permanent RIFs.

Federal employees face another blow amid the shutdown, with 2026 health premiums rising more than 10% and only 1% pay raise proposed. We'll be looking at double-digit percentage increases this open season.

The Trump administration is just the gift that keeps on giving. 😒

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"Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted, but must always be defended – with words, with courage and with determination." ❤️❤️❤️❤️

~Nobel Peace

Day 9 of the shutdown: Congress remains deadlocked as the Senate again fails to advance bills to reopen the government. Schumer says Democrats gain leverage daily by insisting on health care subsidies. Johnson blames Democrats for missed paychecks.

Stay strong for our healthcare.💪

Democrats want investigation into shutdown out-of-office email replies Democrats want an investigation into politically charged out-of-office email replies that were sent from some government workers at the start of the shutdown.

Was your OOO reply changed?

AFGE, representing 800,000 federal workers, sued the Trump administration as it violated employees’ First Amendment rights. This is partisan political rhetoric.

On top of this, NOW there's also a draft memo that suggests the White House may argue furloughed federal employees aren’t guaranteed back pay, reversing long-standing policy. This is illegal and retaliatory.

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Martin Kloppers (@cyklops__performance) on Threads Stephen Miller lets slip the full Project 2025 endgame which Trump is trying RIGHT NOW, Catches himself, and then fakes a Mitch McConnell to try and comatose his way off live tv. 😳

Wow... Now we know what they call it behind closed doors.

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OMB deletes reference to law guaranteeing backpay to furloughed feds from shutdown guidance An Office of Management and Budget FAQ document now states that only excepted employees forced to work without pay are guaranteed backpay at the conclusion of a lapse in appropriations.

OMB quietly removed references to the 2019 law guaranteeing back pay after shutdowns, sparking fears the White House may reinterpret it to deny retroactive pay. Over 620,000 furloughed feds could lose income protection.

House will stay out of session next week as Senate works to solve shutdown Democrats called it a bid to avoid an uncomfortable vote on Jeffrey Epstein.

Don’t expect the government to reopen next week as Johnson delays session, blaming Democrats, naturally.

Johnson keeps House in recess to pressure Schumer on shutdown Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says the House did its job, and it's up to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to reopen the government.

Wow...

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ICE writing long screeds whining about someone from Cato calling out their bullshit shows how they know they're losing the narrative here. No one likes ICE. No one trusts ICE. And they're flipping out about how weak they look.

Trump’s shutdown strategy is far more radical than you know White House budget director Russell Vought is waging war on the government, secularism, and modernity itself

Trump’s third shutdown reflects a radical power grab. Vought seeks to remake government by bypassing Congress, weakening civil service, and pushing a religious vision that prioritizes policing and the military. This is a direct threat to democracy.

"Vought said that his public policy was motivated out of a desire to force America to 'understand the reality that it has to obey God'.”

Wow...

But, knows nothing about Project 2025?

Now he's blame the Dems for letting us all go. He really has no end.

She provided helpful information to federal employees, watch her message.

It's now on most government pages. 😪

Reductions in Force (RIF) Welcome to opm.gov

A furlough lasting more than 30 calendar days (or over 22 discontinuous workdays) triggers RIF procedures under federal rules.
That means the agency must use formal RIF rules such as defining competitive areas, ranking employees, and giving notices to separate, reassign, or demote affected staff.