{"id":346539,"date":"2025-01-29T08:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=346539"},"modified":"2025-01-29T08:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:51:13","slug":"trump-offers-federal-workers-100-billion-buyout-eight-months-pay-to-resign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/world\/trump-offers-federal-workers-100-billion-buyout-eight-months-pay-to-resign\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Offers Federal Workers $100 Billion Buyout: Eight Months&#8217; Pay to Resign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Sarah Baafi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Donald_Trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">President Donald Trump <\/a>has launched a controversial initiative offering nearly two million federal employees a chance to resign with a severance package of approximately eight months&#8217; salary. This &#8220;deferred resignation program&#8221; aims to significantly reduce the size of the federal workforce, with employees required to decide by February 6 whether to accept the offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an email sent to federal workers, the administration emphasized that those opting for resignation would retain their pay and benefits until September 30, 2025. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, &#8220;American taxpayers fund the salaries of federal government staff, If employees prefer not to work in the office, they have the option to pursue other career paths&#8221;.<br>The administration anticipates that about 10% of employees, or roughly 200,000 individuals, might take up this offer, potentially saving the government $100 billion. However, certain groups such as military personnel and postal workers are excluded from this buyout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics argue that the move is part of a broader strategy to reshape the federal workforce according to Trump&#8217;s political vision. The American Federation of Government Employees condemned the initiative, with President Everett Kelley asserting, &#8220;Eliminating dedicated career civil servants,will lead to significant, unintended repercussions&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The email also warned employees that future job reductions could occur for those who choose to remain in their positions. It stated, &#8220;We cannot guarantee the security of your job or agency, but if your position is eliminated, you will be treated with respect&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As this initiative unfolds, it raises questions about the extent of Trump&#8217;s authority and its implications for civil service regulations. The program&#8217;s legality remains uncertain as it may conflict with existing protections against political influence in federal employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/category\/world\/\">More Stories Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Sarah Baafi President Donald Trump has launched a controversial initiative offering nearly two million federal employees a chance to resign with a severance package of approximately eight months&#8217; salary. 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