More than 20,000 federal workers accept Trump’s buyout offer

The White House says more than 20,000 federal workers have taken buyouts — and they expect a 'spike' in the coming days
The reported buyouts are for below the typical annual attrition rate for the federal government. More than 100,000 federal workers leave every year.
Federal workers who accept buyout must waive their right to legal action, contract says
Federal employees who have been offered a buyout have begun receiving a copy of the contract they must sign in order to accept the offer.
Trump Administration Offers Federal Workers New Details on Buyout Offers
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Trump’s return to the office order prompts 20,000 federal workers to quit in favour of ‘buyouts’
Donald Trump’s return to the office order has prompted 20,000 workers to quit in favour of buyout offers. The president’s administration is offering buyouts to federal employees in an unprecedented move to shrink the US government at breakneck speed.
More than 20,000 US federal workers sign up for buyout offer
Over 20,000 U.S. federal employees, roughly 1% of the government workforce, have signed up for an offer to quit their jobs, a source said on Tuesday, in return for continuing to receive their salaries through the end of September.
Dem AGs warn federal workers about Trump buyout offer: 'Aimed at dismantling our federal workforce'
Attorneys general are warning federal employees about the Trump administration's buyout offer, saying they may not reap the supposed benefits.
Bernie Sanders Pushes Back On Trump's Buyout Offer For Federal Workers
The Vermont independent has demanded agency heads provide information on the early resignation program, casting it as part of a Trump power grab.
More than 20,000 federal workers accept Trump’s buyout offer, with ‘largest spike’ yet to come
The number of federal workers who have accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offer has exceeded 20,000, with a large increase in resignations expected ahead of Thursday’s deadline, the Washington Times has learned.
White House expecting 'spike' in federal resignations as at least 20K take buyouts
The White House told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that it anticipates a "spike" in federal government resignations as a buyout offer deadline looms.
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Unions Sue to Block Federal Worker Buyout Plan as 20,000 Line up to Quit
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