Job applications from federal workers surge 50% as staff targeted by DOGE run for the exits
- Job applications from federal workers surged by over 50% since January, particularly among those in agencies targeted by the U.S. DOGE Service, according to data from Indeed.
- At least 24,000 federal employees were fired, with a federal judge ruling that 16,000 firings were illegal.
- Federal workers are increasingly seeking jobs in a tough market, as noted by economists, stating that workers face competition in a challenging job landscape.
- Economists described the unprecedented scale of job applications from federal workers, stating that this surge is not typical after presidential inaugurations and reflects significant workforce shifts.
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The US labor market is frozen. That's not a good sign for those affected by DOGE.
By Alicia Wallace, CNN The Trump administration's elimination of government programs and agencies has resulted in an unprecedented wave of federal workers joining the ranks of job seekers. The latest data shows a surge in job applications from employees at agencies affected by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) measures.
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