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Trump Purge Hits Bay Area Federal Workers

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Chaos and Uncertainty: Mass Layoffs of Federal Workers

This chapter examines the mass layoffs of federal workers in the U.S., driven by the Trump administration's workforce cuts. It shares personal stories from probationary employees and discusses the legal battles arising from these terminations, while encouraging audience reflection on the issue.

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