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Vibe Check

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Layoffs and the State of Employment

This chapter examines the recent layoffs of federal government employees connected to a tech billionaire's push for efficiency, raising concerns about the safety in air travel and the impact on essential services. It highlights the emotional and ethical challenges of layoffs, particularly their effects on marginalized groups and the evolving job security landscape since the 1980s. The discussion critiques the influence of corporate practices on public services and emphasizes the need to address the detrimental societal implications of privatization and corporate behaviors.

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