USDA union leaders rally against proposed DC downsizing

USDA Union Rallies Against Relocation

Current and former USDA officials are urging the Trump administration to reconsider plans to relocate more than 2,500 employees from Washington, D.C., to regional offices across the country. During a briefing last week that was hosted by federal union leaders, critics said many employees are expected to leave rather than relocate, raising concerns about staffing levels and the department’s ability to carry out key responsibilities. Former Acting…

USDA union leaders rally against proposed DC downsizing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Beltsville Agricultural Research Center sprawls over 6,500 acres in northern Prince George's County, Maryland. The Trump administration has proposed closing the center as part of a massive reorganization of the department. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)A group of current and former U.S. Department of Agriculture employees are calling on the Trump administration to halt the mandated relocation o…