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The U.S. government is reportedly making efforts to rehire nuclear safety employees who were terminated last Thursday. However, communication challenges are complicating the notification process, as highlighted by NBC News.
Workers from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) were among the numerous individuals in the Department of Energy who received dismissal notices. An email disclosed by NBC stated that while the termination letters for some NNSA personnel are set to be revoked, the government lacks an efficient way to contact these employees.
These layoffs are part of President Donald Trump’s broader initiative to reduce the federal workforce, a campaign he embarked on during his first week in office. Reports indicate that roughly 10,000 federal workers were let go last week alone, adding to the about 75,000 employees who have chosen to take voluntary separation offers presented by the White House for the fall.
The recently laid-off nuclear security officials played a crucial role in managing the nation’s nuclear arsenal, including staff stationed at manufacturing facilities for these weapons, according to CNN. In an effort to inform the affected employees, the email directed current staff to communicate updated information to their colleagues using personal email addresses.
As President Trump works to cut federal spending in various sectors, his initiatives have garnered support from prominent figures, including Elon Musk. Musk is aiding the administration through an initiative known as “Doge for Department of Government Efficiency,” which engages workers to analyze data across federal agencies and facilitate the voluntary exit programs.
Additionally, last week, the Trump administration mandated that agencies terminate nearly all probationary employees—those in their positions for less than a year and without job security—resulting in further job losses among NNSA employees.
In total, these movements could influence hundreds of thousands of individuals. However, many of the Trump administration’s attempts to streamline government operations and reduce expenditures have faced significant legal obstacles, with over 60 lawsuits filed since the president’s inauguration on January 20.
