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Recent layoffs at the CDC follow the Department of Health and Human Services' move to end union recognition for many employees. The move, announced after a court ruling, impacts staff involved in violence prevention and public health, raising concerns about transparency and the effect on agency expertise.
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Federal agencies are implementing layoffs amid ongoing government shutdown, with courts scrutinizing the administration's actions. Labor unions seek to block the layoffs, which are part of a broader political standoff over funding and healthcare. The shutdown has caused widespread disruption and uncertainty for federal workers.
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As of November 10, 2025, the US government shutdown, the longest in history at over 40 days, is close to ending after bipartisan talks yielded a short-term funding deal. The impasse, rooted in disputes over healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, has caused widespread disruptions including unpaid federal workers, flight cancellations, and halted food aid for millions.
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Since October 1, the Trump administration has initiated mass layoffs across federal agencies, including the CDC, amid a government shutdown over healthcare funding. Thousands of workers have been laid off or threatened with termination, raising legal questions and sparking union protests. Some layoffs have been rescinded following backlash, but significant staffing reductions remain.