EPA places staffers who signed ‘dissent’ letter on leave

EPA employees, supporters rally in NYC to reinstate staffers benched by Trump admin

The federal environmental agency said the employees were put on leave after publicly chiding the EPA.

Philly EPA workers speak out after Trump admin suspends staff – Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia-based U.S. Environmental Protection Agency employees rallied Wednesday in support of nearly 140 colleagues who have been suspended for criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration. EPA leadership, headed by administrator Lee Zeldin, placed the workers on “administrative leave” last week after a “declaration of dissent” was published accusing the administration of instituting policies that undermine the agency’s mission. The l…

Philly EPA workers protest the suspensions of employees who signed letter criticizing Trump administration

About 50 Environmental Protection Agency employees gathered outside the agency's Philadelphia office Wednesday to protest the suspensions of 144 workers who signed a letter criticizing the EPA's direction under the Trump administration. At least seven of the workers who were put on administrative leave are from the area.

At least 7 environmental workers in Philly’s EPA office placed on leave over critical letter

Workers across the EPA recently signed a letter expressing concerns about how administrator Lee Zeldin is leading the agency.

EPA Employees Speak Out Against Policy Changes And Firings - One Green Planet

The EPA’s recent employee dissent highlights growing concerns over policy shifts undermining environmental protections. It’s time for action. The post EPA Employees Speak Out Against Policy Changes And Firings appeared first on One Green Planet.

Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated

Congressional Democrats are calling for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to reinstate 139 of the agency’s employees, who were recently put on administrative leave after signing a letter dissenting with its latest policies.