JOB CUTS

Apr 01 2025HEALTH

The Future of Worker Safety: NIOSH Faces Major Changes

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is in for a significant shakeup. A large number of employees are expected to lose their jobs as part of a major restructuring plan. This plan is being pushed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The cuts are part of a broader plan to reduce the workforce across the Depar...

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

Major Changes Ahead for Health Department

The nation's health department is facing a significant overhaul. A key figure has revealed plans to slash 10, 000 jobs from the department's workforce of 82, 000. This move is part of a broader effort to trim down the federal bureaucracy. The cuts are not just about reducing numbers. They are also about reshaping the department's focus. The goal is to better tackle c...

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

Job Market: Steady as She Goes

The latest numbers on joblessness in the U. S. are out, and they're telling a story of stability. Last week, the count of people applying for unemployment benefits didn't budge much. This is a good sign. It shows that companies are keeping their workers on board. The numbers are in a comfortable range. They've been hovering between 200, 000 and 250, 000 for a while n...

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Mar 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Storm Warnings: How Job Cuts at NOAA Could Impact Weather Forecasts

In the United States, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a big deal. It's the main source of weather and climate information, both at home and abroad. But recently, NOAA has been hit with significant job cuts. More than 800 employees were let go in February alone, and more cuts are expected. This has raised serious concerns about the future...

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Mar 08 2025BUSINESS

Wayfair's Tech Team Shrinks as Company Closes Austin Office

Wayfair is closing its Austin office and cutting 340 tech jobs. This move comes after a major effort to update their technology systems over the past five years. The company says this will help them adapt to changing customer needs and support future growth. About 170 of the affected employees are based in Massachusetts. Wayfair had around 13, 500 employees at the en...

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

A Big Shake-Up at the VA: What's Going On?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is about to undergo a significant transformation. The current administration is planning to reduce the number of employees by a whopping 80, 000. This move aims to bring the VA back to its 2019 staffing levels, which were just under 400, 000 employees. The plan includes a complete reorganization of the agency, which will take p...

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Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Fiery Town Halls: Republicans Face Backlash Over Job Cuts

In recent weeks, Republican lawmakers have found themselves in the hot seat at town hall meetings across the country. These gatherings, meant to celebrate the Trump administration's early achievements, have instead turned into heated confrontations. The main issue? Mass firings of federal workers, especially those in the National Park Service. The scene in Yucca Val...

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Feb 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

NOAA's Big Shake-Up: Hundreds of Jobs Vanish

The Trump administration has been making big cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Around 800 employees were told to pack their bags and leave. The agency is responsible for keeping an eye on weather, climate, and the environment. The layoffs happened on Thursday, and more could be on the way by the end of the week. This shake-u...

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Feb 24 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers on Edge: Musk's Email Sparks Job Fears

Federal employees are feeling the heat. Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has been tasked with reshaping the US government. He sent out an email that has federal workers worried about their jobs. The email asked workers to list their tasks from the past week. Many workers are upset about this. They feel it is disrespectful and could put sensitive information at risk. ...

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Feb 22 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Safety Watchdog Shrinks: What's the Deal?

Elon Musk's team is making big changes at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency that keeps an eye on Tesla and other carmakers. NHTSA has recently reduced its workforce, which might affect its ability to oversee Tesla's safety issues. Musk has been vocal about his belief that NHTSA's investigations and recalls are slowing down progres...

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