A federal judge has dismissed a challenge from labor unions, paving the way for President Trump's plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce through a voluntary buyout program. The program, overseen by Elon Musk, allows federal employees to resign and receive their salaries until September 30th. While the White House touts the program's success, with tens of thousands of employees already signing up, labor unions argue it is illegal and seek to prevent further participation.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn't have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described as a buyout. Trump wants to use financial incentives to encourage government employees to quit.
According to the White House, tens of thousands of workers have taken the government up on its offer. The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, who is serving as Trump’s top adviser for reducing federal spending. Under the plan, employees can stop working and get paid until Sept. 30. Labor unions argued the plan is illegal and asked for O’Toole to keep it on hold and prevent the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, from soliciting more workers to sign up. A Justice Department lawyer has called the plan a “humane off ramp” for federal employees who may have structured their lives around working remotely and have been ordered to return to government office buildings.
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