Federal employees face anxiety and confusion as the Trump administration pushes a controversial buyout program, NBC News reports. Workers are being pressured to resign by a midnight deadline or risk future layoffs. However, a federal judge temporarily blocked the program pending further review.
Many workers fear they may not receive promised pay and benefits if they agree to resign, with unions warning the offers may be legally questionable. Employees have compared the aggressive tactics to Elon Musk’s layoffs at Twitter. Despite the pressure, thousands of workers have chosen to stay, driven by doubts and a sense of duty to their roles.
The administration insists the buyout is beneficial, though critics argue it destabilizes the federal workforce.
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