New Project Seeks to Offer Support for Ousted Federal Workers

A trio of organizations have partnered to launch an initiative designed to support federal employees affected by recent reductions in force and reassignments.

In response to job loss and reassignments initiated by the Trump administration, Democracy Forward’s Civil Service Strong, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the Partnership for Public Service have created the You Are Not Alone Project, “to protect the federal workforce and the critical role it plays in safeguarding our democracy,” according to an AFGE statement.

The project offers several support models, according to the organizations. For example:

• Rapid response resources with agency-specific legal, mental health and career resources
• An on-demand webinar library covering reduction-in-force basis, rights and support options
• “RIF Fireside” sessions offering guidance and Q&A
• Wellness resources and career reconnection events to connect workers with mission-aligned employers and career coaching, through a partnership with WellFed
• Resources for specialized legal and procedural support

The You Are Not Along Project is also intended to “create opportunities for displaced federal employees to share institutional knowledge and join talent initiatives designed to strengthen the federal workforce in the future,” the statement noted. The initiative’s pilot program is underway, assisting U.S. Department of State employees impacted by recent reductions in force, and the organizations plan to expand to other agencies that carry out further reductions and reassignments.

“Federal employees serve our nation with dedication and integrity. As we litigate multiple cases where the workforce has been unlawfully targeted, we want to make sure that people know they are not alone as they face the threat of job loss,” said Rob Shriver, managing director of Democracy Forward’s Civil Service Strong and Good Government Initiatives, in a statement.

“The You Are Not Alone Project is about more than resources—it’s about solidarity, dignity, and ensuring public servants have the tools they need to protect their rights and move forward.”