US judge blocks Trump buyout offer for government workers until at least Monday

It's a glimmer of hope that the courts might help us and block the whole resignation program,

said an employee at the General Services Administration, which manages federal properties

In the halls, most people are stopping to ask one another what their decision will be, with many people saying they are scared because we are caught between two bad choices and very little time to make the decision,

said one Treasury Department executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity

The majority of federal agencies are likely to be downsized through restructurings, realignments, and reductions in force,

said the message from the Office of Personnel Management, which has been a nexus of Musk's efforts to downsize the government

It’s a scam and not a buyout,

said Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees

I know there’s been a lot of questions out there about whether it’s real and whether it’s a trick,

she said, ... according to a recording obtained by The Associated Press

We encourage federal workers in this city to accept the very generous offer,

she said at about the same time as the judge's ruling came out

Employees who engage in unlawful behavior or other misconduct will be prioritized for appropriate investigation and discipline, including termination,

the email said

Unfortunately, we don’t have all the answers,

he said

These supposed offers are not guaranteed,

James wrote in a statement

We are taking a thoughtful approach to see where there may be opportunities for more effective and efficient use of resources in line with meeting the goals of President Trump,

the statement said

We are united in our commitment to our work serving the American public for as long as we are allowed to do so,

one told Pulse

There is not yet any evidence the administration can or will uphold its end of the bargain, that Congress will go along with this unilateral massive restructuring, or that appropriated funds can be used this way, among other issues that have been raised,

AFGE said in an email message to members earlier this week

California families seeking gender affirming care, and the doctors and staff who provide it, are protected under state laws,

Bonta’s letter to the hospital said

We encourage you to find a job in the private sector as soon as you would like to do so,

the Office of Personnel Management said in an FAQ about the offer

There has been remarkably little hiring taking place lately,

said Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter

It’s not exactly a hot job market for professional roles,

he said, noting

You can’t rely on the job market being better, but you can be better,

he said

It’s one thing to downsize the government. It’s one thing to try to obliterate it,

Smith said

Originally, I think people were like, ‘I’m out of here,

she said

Federal employees shouldn’t be misled by slick talk from unelected billionaires and their lackeys,

said Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees