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NASPO Partners with Civic Match to Help Federal Talent in Transition
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and Civic Match by Work for America have formed a partnership that the organizations say will help recently displaced federal workers find opportunities in state and local government. “As the federal government transitions between administrations, thousands of skilled professionals are seeking new opportunities, creating a unique chance…
California Rolls Out Resource Site for Former and Current Federal Workers
In March, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) to streamline the hiring process for displaced federal workers seeking employment with the state of California. In response, CalHR is launching a new campaign designed to help current or former federal workers apply for California government roles,…
Legislation Would Repeal Order Ending Collective Bargaining for Federal Employees
A bill recently introduced with bipartisan support seeks to repeal the recent Trump administration executive order that would end collective bargaining for unionized federal employees at several agencies with national security missions. On April 1, Congressmen Jared Golden of Maine and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania introduced the Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would nullify the…
Baltimore Rallygoers Show Support for Federal Workforce
According to the Economic Policy Institute, more than 220,000 Maryland residents are employed by the federal government, making the state among the most affected by recent mass federal firings carried out by the Trump administration. On April 4, dozens of Marylanders joined a demonstration, held at Baltimore’s Penn Station, to speak out against the layoffs…
Michigan Offers Support to State’s Federal Workers Affected by Layoffs
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting resources to help support federal workers who have recently lost their jobs at the hands of the Department of Government Efficiency. For example, a new webpage is designed to provide impacted federal workers with “easy access to unemployment, job search and community resources, according…
Free Library of Philadelphia to Offer Career Workshops for Federal Workers
The Free Library of Philadelphia is set to host a pair of workshops designed to help federal workers “affected by the massive cuts implemented under President Donald Trump’s administration,” Metro Philadelphia reports. Scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Monday, April 7, at South Philadelphia Library, and 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 8 at the…
Merit Systems Protections Board Sees Surge in Appeals
The Merit Systems Protections Board (MSPB), the independent agency that serves as “the guardian of federal merit systems,” has seen a surge in employee appeals related to the Trump administration’s firing of thousands of federal workers. As Fortune reported, the number of cases from federal employees appealing their dismissals has increased by as much as…
Kansas City to Expedite Job Applications for Federal Workers
Close to 30,000 federal workers call Kansas City home. As reported by KCUR, the City Council of Kansas City is taking measures to help the metro area’s federal employees who may be affected by mass federal firings and layoffs, recently passing a resolution that will expedite job applications received by federal workers. The city will…
North Carolina Launches Website Encouraging Federal Workers to Apply for State Jobs
North Carolina has launched a new website encouraging those displaced as a result of Hurricane Helene or recent federal workforce cuts to apply for jobs with the state. Describing North Carolina as “a great place to live, play and work,” Gov. Josh Stein recently announced the availability of the new site, which also provides resources…
Georgetown Offers Resources to Help Federal Workers Move Forward
In a recent statement, Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves addressed the recent upheaval affecting the government workforce. “Over the past few weeks,” Groves wrote on March 17, “the lives of thousands of public servants have been disrupted with reductions in staff at federal agencies.” The Washington, D.C.-based university is responding to recent federal…