FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 01, 2025
April 01, 2025
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Workforce Cuts at HHS Put Every American at Risk, Union Warns
AFGE president denounces Trump administration move to fire up to 10,000 HHS workers
WASHINGTON – American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's move to fire up to 10,000 federal employees at the Department of Health and Human Services:
“The recent mass layoffs at HHS affecting employees at the CDC, FDA, and other federal health agencies are dangerous, irresponsible, and unacceptable. Cutting 10,000 critical public health jobs puts every American at risk -- weakening our defenses against disease outbreaks, unsafe medications, and contaminated food.
“Congress and citizens must join us in pushing back. Our health, safety, and security depend on a strong, fully staffed public health system.”
Additional resources
Statement from AFGE locals representing CDC and NIOSH employees in Cincinnati, Ohio (Local 3840); Atlanta, Ga. (Local 2883); Research Triangle Park, N.C. (Local 2923), Morgantown, W. Va. (Local 3430); and Pittsburgh, Pa. and Spokane, Wash. (Local 1916).
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