Subject: Urgent: Rumors of 50% SSA Staff Reduction (Read on Non-Duty Time)
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The Union has been made aware of reports that the Acting Commissioner has requested a plan to reduce Social Security staff by 50%. While unofficially confirmed, such a move could have a devastating impact on our jobs, the services we provide, and the communities we serve.
We urge you to be prepared—download your personal files and stay informed.
Now is the time to take action. Contact your Members of Congress and tell them how these cuts would harm the public. Stand with AFGE to fight for our jobs and the people who rely on us. AFGE is better with friends, encourage people to join: https://join.afge.org/.
The very basics if you are illegally terminated (this is not legal advice and should not be taken as legal advice):
1. Understand the reason for termination and remain professional.
2. Have your Official Personnel File (OPF) saved and/or printed, including your last 3 PACS assessments.
3. Be prepared to leave the office without much notice.
4. Appeal the Decision (If Applicable)
*If you believe your termination was unjust, consider filing an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) within 30 days. You must use a private email address:
link to e-file: https://e-appeal.mspb.gov/etk-mspb-appeals-prod/login.request.do
*If you were terminated for discrimination (race, gender, disability, etc.), file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).5. Be prepared to leave the office without much notice.
6. Apply for Unemployment Benefits.
Set up a meeting place with office coworkers if this should happen and share your personal contact information with each other.
Stay informed. Stay united.
Feb 26, 2025
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7 comments:
I'm wondering what AFGE means when it says that the reports of Dudek seeking a 50% in the SSA workforce have been "unofficially confirmed." Is it saying that it's independently verified those reports, albeit unofficially? Or is it just inartful wording and they meant to say that there has been no confirmation that such a plan is being sought or proposed?
It’s similar to semi retired. It’s code words for I don’t have a clue.
The former
The latest OPM memorandum says all agencies must make a plan to reduce staff by 50%, but also says that certain agencies (including SSA) should not implent their plan until OPM reviews it.
I don't see any reference to 50% in the OMB/OPM memo. That might be a Leland thing.
Going to stay in denial right up until your whole family is unemployed and out of savings, eh?
They are going to cripple Social Security and then act like the only way to save it is through privatizing it. It’s going to be a disaster for the citizenry if it isn’t stopped.
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