Afghanistan, Feb. 15 -- Media outlets, citing sources from unions and U.S. federal employees, report that mass layoffs have begun in several U.S. government organizations. This move signals a significant shift in the federal workforce.
Reuters has reported that most of these employees were recently hired and were still in probationary status. The layoffs have primarily affected new employees without permanent job security.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which oversees federal hiring, is involved in the process. However, it remains unclear how many federal workers will lose their jobs in this first round of layoffs.
The dismissed employees have worked in various federal agencies, including the Department of Education, the Small ...