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Treasury Department issues over 1,400 RIF notices

On October 10th, the Trump administration issued reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to over 1,400 employees at the Treasury Department, primarily affecting the IRS. Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, confirmed the layoffs, which are part of a broader strategy amid a government shutdown. Doreen Greenwald, national president of the National Treasury Employees Union, said: “These actions are un-American and undeserving of the men and women who've dedicated their careers.” The IRS alone saw approximately 1,300 workers receive RIF notices, impacting various divisions, including IT and support services. The layoffs are set to begin on December 9th, and unions are seeking legal action to block them. The IRS has already lost about 25% of its workforce since January 2017, raising concerns about its ability to function effectively during the ongoing shutdown.

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