To be clear, the NLRB is an independent agency and NOT under the Dept of Labor … for now. But yes, Musk is big mad at the NLRB so I anticipate they will be USAID’d in 3…2…

To be fair, they’re ALSO introducing legislation that will make it unlawful to violate … all those other laws.

You just *know* she’s debating when to broach the topic of her eligibility for that “deferred resignation “ offer.

Thanks, Thea. FWIW, I’m a big fan (and occasional slowpoke test knitter for you). Currently faux incognito on account of the fear and paranoia.

Right back at you, my sibling in public service. Contractors have historically had it so much worse without civil service protections. Now it seems we’re all in the soup.

Anyway, I’m not sure I have any pithy summary. Things are really difficult right now. Let’s look out for one another.

Anyway, I know that the current cruelty is the point. They’ve told us that they want going to work to feel like trauma. (Here’s the nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget):

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Most federal employees aren’t looking for accolades or recognition. We do what we do because we are deeply mission driven and believe in public service. We just want to be able to do our damn jobs without threat or vilification. Suddenly we’re “targets.”

Just like every other citizen, most feds have beliefs and opinions and exercise our rights to vote. But we’re not partisan at work. We serve across administrations. We’re subject-matter experts. Wonks. That’s the genius of the career civil service.

And my fam isn’t special or unique. The entire federal workforce is made up of people who, like us, have put country over personal prosperity. (In fact, we’re more fortunate than many given our tenures, educations, and resources).

could have bailed for lucrative private sector jobs at any point. I had an offer straight out of law school making almost 3 times my government starting salary. My spouse does cutting-edge R&D for the military and is constantly recruited by industry partners.

I went to the argument and honestly, watching Gorsuch smirk for two hours nearly made me lose my breakfast. But I would like to know where Kagan will be taking her stand-up routine, because I will pay that two-drink minimum for sure.