Federal Science Workforce Declines Sharply Under Trump The last year was marked by turmoil at science agencies and the administration’s stated desire to shrink the federal workforce.

The administration is getting creative with how they can force more necessary people out of career government positions. A new policy that is sure to push more feds out eventually is #OPM's plan to "grade on a curve" (my words).

#savefeds #performancereview #braindrain

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Federal Science Workforce Declines Sharply Under Trump The last year was marked by turmoil at science agencies and the administration’s stated desire to shrink the federal workforce.

The federal workforce is on the decline after numerous policies, orders and actions were implemented last year.

According to the AIP:
(see comments for list of a few key points)

#Feds #savefeds #performancereview #braindrain

An email just went out about #JPL #layoffs. ~550 to be laid off tomorrow (or 11% of employees)

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#JetPropulsionLab
#savefeds #Feds #layoff #shutdown #rifs #resist

White House to agencies: Prepare mass firing plans for a potential shutdown In memo, the Trump administration says the Reduction-in-Force plans would go beyond standard shutdown furloughs.

Another attempt by OMB to disregard the fact that #Congress decides what is federally funded, while simultaneously threatening feds and contractors.

Looking for confirmation that the memo was sent out tonight. I don't doubt it has (or will soon).

#savefeds #resist #ShutItDown #NoKings #TACO

EPA orders staff to begin canceling research grants Agency targets programs that award up to $40 million annually

The EPA is beginning its first round of "reduction in force" layoffs and grant funding cuts.

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#savescience #EPA #savefeds #savetheplanet