Environmental Protection Agency employees warned of potential immediate termination

SOURCE dnyuz.com
The Trump administration has warned over 1,100 Environmental Protection Agency employees that they could be fired immediately, including those hired under the Biden administration to rebuild the agency and those working on crucial environmental programs.

Key Points

  • Over 1,100 EPA employees warned of potential immediate termination.
  • Probationary employees at higher risk due to lack of civil service protections.
  • Concerns raised about impact on programs addressing environmental issues.
  • Union consulting lawyers on legality of firing based on agency priorities.

Pros

  • Efforts to reduce planet-warming pollution from power plants, automobiles, and oil and gas wells may be hindered.
  • Increased transparency in informing employees about potential termination.

Cons

  • Potential loss of experienced employees working on important environmental programs.
  • Uncertainty and fear among employees regarding their job security.