#government

Interfor decided to indefinitely close its Nairn Centre sawmill. This closure affected 129 mill workers. MPP France Gélinas raised the issue at Queen's Park. She recently met with the displaced employees. A government representative offered a general response.

Nairn Centre, Ontario

https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/gelinas-raises-interfor-sawmill-layoffs-at-queens-park-12389206

The Social Security Administration is undergoing significant workforce reductions. Over 7,000 jobs, representing 12-13% of its staff, are being eliminated. This restructuring is part of federal cost-cutting initiatives. Lawmakers and advocates express concerns about potential service delays for millions. Critics argue these cuts are weakening the system and worsening backlogs. The SSA maintains these changes will modernize service delivery and improve efficiency.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/06/social-security-slashes-7000-jobs-faces-service-strain.html

Colorado's Office of Information Technology (OIT) laid off 173 employees. The agency also announced a major reorganization and leadership change. This action follows years of failed audit recommendations for cybersecurity. OIT is shifting to a new "pod model" for technology service delivery. The department plans to hire 98 new staff with different required skills.

Denver, Colorado

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/colorado-state-technology-office-layoffs/73-ff4132ff-f48f-429d-9eb6-4edb04768e20

India's government is upset about H-1B delays because their citizens are "stranded back home"?
This is getting worse everyday.. millions of locals are getting effected.

$6.25B “for the kids” well spent

The Dutch government has blocked the sale of Solvinity, the company that manages its online services portal DigiD, to the US-based tech giant Kyndryl amid concerns that millions of citizens’ private data could be compromised.

https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/05/dutch-government-blocks-sale-of-digid-owner-to-us-tech-giant/

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced the city closed its budget deficit. The city eliminated a $10-12 million financial gap. No current city employees faced layoffs. This was achieved by cutting dozens of vacant positions. Revenue from a new police and fire tax also contributed.

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/burlington-closes-10-12-million-budget-deficit-without-layoffs/71285887

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to revive working from home, buy less gold and limit foreign travel to deal with a surge in global energy ​prices because of the continuing crisis in the Middle East.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r8e2ne1v6o

There’s more to come —potentially a full-scale overhaul of Henry Schein and its subsidiaries. The process raises serious concerns, and it warrants government scrutiny. The continued shift of jobs overseas to India, is destroying the US workforce.

In my local Virginia paper, there was an article about LHX expanding its Orange County, VA rocket parts plant. The article ended with a paragraph about LHX providing false pricing data to the US Military in 2025 and had to pay $62M to USG. I’m I the only one who hadn’t heard about this?

Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit for the upcoming year. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposes 336 full-time employee layoffs, including 180 educators. The district and its teachers union urge the state to tap a $1 billion Education Stability Fund. However, Governor Tina Kotek and the Legislature are not interested in releasing these reserve funds. Declining enrollment, high pension rates, and increasing personnel costs contribute to PPS's budget woes.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/04/30/calls-to-tap-state-education-reserves-continue-as-pps-proposes-hundreds-of-layoffs/

Huntington's Mayor issued a public warning. The warning concerns potential city layoffs. These layoffs would happen if a proposed levy does not pass. The article does not specify the number of jobs at risk. It also does not detail the specific levy.

Huntington, WV

https://www.wsaz.com/video/2026/04/24/mayor-warns-about-potential-layoffs-if-levy-doesnt-pass/

Really surprised nobody has mentioned this yet.

Trump administration
announces 50-state audit of Medicaid oversight.

Manteca police and firefighters avoided scheduled layoffs. Both associations agreed to significant compensation concessions. Police officers will now contribute 18% of their gross pay to PERS. Firefighters increased their PERS contributions and left three positions vacant. These agreements help the city address a $4.2 million budget shortfall.

https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/no-police-firefighter-layoffs/

The IRS plans to lay off 6,700 employees. This action could strain tax collection resources. It may also impact government revenue and the budget balance. New tax policies for 2025 include a higher estate tax exemption. These changes lead wealthy investors to focus on tax planning.

https://intellectia.ai/news/stock/irs-layoffs-of-6700-employees-strain-tax-collection-resources

Governor Tina Kotek formed the Oregon Prosperity Council to address the state's sluggish economy. The 16-member council is tasked with developing policy recommendations. Two labor-affiliated members recently released a report advocating a "high road" approach to growth. This report contrasts with business groups pushing for tax breaks and deregulation. The council is expected to deliver its final recommendations by June 30.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-economy-prosperity-council-kotek/

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order. This order aims to prevent school districts from reducing instructional time. Many districts previously shortened school years to address budget shortfalls. The order also stops the Oregon Department of Education from granting waivers. Education groups and school boards expressed concerns about the unfunded mandate.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-governor-kotek-order-blocks-school-districts-cutting-instruction-time/

Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert expressed disappointment with the judicial branch budget. The General Assembly approved $344.4 million, but the court requested $354.7 million. This funding shortfall will force significant layoffs and threaten critical court services. Governor Andy Beshear's budget vetoes were overridden by the Republican supermajority. Specialty courts and infrastructure needs also face funding challenges.

Lexington, Ky.

https://lexingtonky.news/2026/04/15/chief-justice-warns-judicial-branch-faces-deep-budget-cuts/

Citi is quietly doing layoffs without much noise like Amazon or Microsoft. They are not in news much.

The government must look into the fake internal job postings, promotions for favorite candidates, and immigration visa abuse. Citi is notorious for replacing American workers with H1B, L1 TN, OPT, H4 EAD candidates.

They hire in India, Ireland, Poland, Costa Rica Singapore, and their last option is hiring in the USA.

Most of the Indian managers are racists and they discriminate other south asians based on caste and culture. It's a absolute disgrace to the America.
Citi HR and Ethics teams are a joke!

They will hire overseas and make them rich and show layoffs in the USA to bump up the stock!

The only strategy is lay off people and get more bonuses! This cannot survive for long. It's a shame that the assets of the big four banks in the USA are not even comparable to some average banks in China.

Is it true the bank managed to sc--w up enough that they lost a government contract for payment processing?

Sam Altman recently formalized these ideas in an April 2026 policy blueprint titled "Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age." Here are the primary examples of how he proposes AI should be taxed.

Therefore Oracle Employee should get their free Salaries from the Government soon.

Civilian employees at Pease Air National Guard Base face job losses. The National Guard Bureau proposes cutting 10 personnel at Pease. This is part of a 10.7% reduction in its civilian workforce. New Hampshire's congressional delegation opposes these anticipated layoffs. They warn of potential national air safety issues from such cuts.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/article/pease-civilian-workers-face-layoffs-amid-national-guard-cuts-air-safety-concerns-raised

Concerned about H-1Bs replacing Americans and other abuses by Oracle?

These legislators have jurisdiction over Oracle HQ:
Rep. Greg Casar:
https://casar.house.gov/contact

Sen. John Cornyn:
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/share-opinion/

Sen. Ted Cruz:
https://www.cruz.senate.gov/contact/write-ted

Use Oracle's official address:
2300 Oracle Way
Austin, TX 78741

Maryland experienced the most federal job cuts last year. About 24,900 federal jobs disappeared since January 2025. A government shutdown and deferred resignations contributed to these reductions. Montgomery County recorded 9,900 job losses in that timeframe. However, Maryland gained almost 100,000 private and local government jobs.

https://www.mymcmedia.org/maryland-leads-in-the-most-federal-jobs-lost/

https://youtube.com/shorts/umJyw6g9R1g?is=l2eEP_CMCFZvKHMI

The plans are in the final stages for a MASSIVE Layoff of all H1-Bs from TCS North America. This is due to huge pressure from the Trump Admin for any and all suppliers to the US government to eliminate ALL H1-Bs from payrolls if you want to be a supplier to ANY DERIVATIVE government agency, you need to eliminate all H1-Bs from your payrolls.
That means there will be an ELIMINATION of all H1-Bs from TCS USA payrolls.
Most H1-Bs should plan on moving back to India or wherever you were sponsored from as things are about to get very ugly.
This action is due to TCS aggressively eliminating US citizens and replacing them with cheap slave labor from India or wherever they were sponsored from.
Goodbye H1-Bs, you had a good ride but it’s over now.

The federal government is extending its work-sharing program. This initiative helps employers avoid mass layoffs. It supports businesses facing unexpected economic slowdowns. The program is now extended until March 31, 2027. This measure aims to maintain stability for workers.

Ottawa, Ontario

https://www.law360.ca/ca/tax/articles/2451939/ottawa-extends-temporary-work-sharing-ei-measures-to-help-employers-avert-mass-layoffs-from-tariffs

With Anthropic being labeled a supply chain risk by the US government and government contractors like Palantir having to cut ties with Anthropic or lose business with US agencies, how does this affect our AI systems? Does AIG stand behind Anthropic's decision or do they support the US government's decision?

Well you know where to go to

The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 (H.R. 4954/S. 2495), introduced in August 2025, is a bipartisan bill designed to curb the offshoring of customer service jobs. It forces companies to notify the DOL before relocating, creates a public list of violators, and penalizes them by restricting federal grants, loans, and contract eligibility for five years.
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
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Key provisions of the legislation include:
Public Accountability: The Department of Labor (DOL) will maintain a public list of employers that relocate call center jobs overseas.
Financial Penalties: Companies on the list become ineligible for federal grants or guaranteed loans for 5 years.
Contractor Restrictions: Federal agencies must give preference to employers not on the list, and call center work on federal contracts must be done in the U.S..
Consumer Rights: Agents must disclose their location at the start of a call, and consumers can request to be transferred to a U.S.-based agent.
AI Transparency: The bill mandates disclosing if AI is used, allowing customers to request a human agent.
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (.gov)
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Introduced by Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), with Senate companion legislation, the bill aim to protect American jobs and improve customer service.

This will impact UHG and help protect your jobs.
Spoke to a Senior Director and this person is praying this passes. They also expressed that all you employees better hope this passes too or you could be jobless soon.
This senior director stated they have a big problem with the contracts because the employees from the outsourced jobs spend more time committing fraud than doing the job. This person told me of all the ways they use to improve their survey results, accomplish their metrics without ever engaging in a call or a chat. The director said they actually spend more time beating the system than actually working.
So why not fire them. Well you can’t. Once they are hired their govt will not allow you the company to get rid of them. Only the govt can fire them so you are stuck with them. They have caught over 500 alone in one incident and guess what they still are employed.
So how do you all like those apples. So keep staying late and ki-ling yourselves on metrics because your off shore buddies are getting paid well and don’t even have to worry about doing the job.
This person does risk and quality.

https://wcfcourier.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_b8e2ee8f-7e90-5dab-b7ba-ed8602c706f5.html

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer warned about a proposed police budget. She stated it could severely impact city services. The mayor also indicated it might lead to layoffs in other departments. The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners approved the budget estimate. Mayor Spencer cast the only dissenting vote during the meeting.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/business-journal/st-louis-mayor-warns-police-budget-could-decimate-city-services-force-layoffs/63-0ee3b4df-d6f6-433d-8096-d74701eadd0c

Oracle Government, Defense and Intelligence (GDI) Federal Sales -- Any layoffs?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/planned-interior-layoffs-could-cripple-210731752.html

WOW. Where are all the Ellison cheerleaders who were claiming that he was a super woke lib who was going to keep a huge distance from his Uncle Donald?

Seems pretty obvious that Davey made some promises (and surely some bribes) when he was at the White House, in exchange for government interference on his behalf.

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-skydance-hires-trump-lawyer-rene-augustine-svp-global-public-policy-1236662748/

Take a look at this announcement from Georgia Health. What will it take for somebody to come down hard on this fraudulent operation?

https://dch.georgia.gov/announcement/2026-02-05/important-update-about-medicaid-and-pck-2

Has the government done any analysis on the potential impact of AI-related layoffs with its rapid advancement over the next 5 years? I’m guessing around 75% of H1Bs may not be needed. When will the emphasis shift toward prioritizing US citizens and Permanent Residents?

Missouri lawmakers are debating a plan to replace the state income tax. Governor Mike Kehoe's proposal would instead implement increased sales taxes. Voters would decide on this change in November if the bill passes. Supporters believe it will attract businesses and young professionals to Missouri. Critics worry about the financial impact on residents with fixed incomes.

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/28/missouri-debates-major-shift-income-tax-sales-tax/