Workforce Watch Ep.10: U.S. Job Market Flips, Federal Pay Raise, CDC Return, and Looming Shutdown

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Workforce Watch Podcast

Yoreim Virella Rivas

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The federal workforce is changing rapidly in ways that affect millions of employees and the communities they serve. Hosted by HR expert Y. Virella, Workforce Watch explains what these changes mean for everyday workers. Each week, Y. breaks down the shifts that often go unnoticed in the headlines from agency reorganizations and buyouts to contract changes, union challenges, and evolving public service programs. These aren’t just bureaucratic details; they shape how government works and how people’s jobs, benefits, and rights are protected.

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Workforce Watch Ep.10: U.S. Job Market Flips, Federal Pay Raise, CDC Return, and Looming Shutdown

Workforce Watch Podcast

16 minutes 12 seconds

2 months ago

Workforce Watch Ep.10: U.S. Job Market Flips, Federal Pay Raise, CDC Return, and Looming Shutdown

For the first time since 2021, unemployed workers now outnumber job openings — 7.24 million vs. 7.18 million (CNN Business, Sept. 4). In this episode of Workforce Watch, we break down what this labor market shift means for workers, industries, and everyday Americans.

Here’s what we cover in Issue 18 of the Newsletter and Episode 10 of the podcast:

📉 The U.S. labor market loses worker leverage as unemployment rises.
💰 Trump proposes a 1% raise for most federal workers, while law enforcement gets 3.8%.
🏢 CDC orders staff back after a tragic campus shooting, raising morale and safety concerns.
🌍 State Department layoffs followed by new hires leave workers in limbo.
⚠️ A potential government shutdown looms as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches.
🌪️ FEMA struggles with staffing shortages during disaster season.
✊ Federal unions sue over new bans on collective bargaining.
🏨 Spotlight: U.S. tourism slump costs billions and threatens hospitality jobs.

Grab your cafecito ☕ and listen in for the breakdown of workforce disruption, policy shifts, and what it all means for your career, community, and the future of work.

🔗 Read the full newsletter: workforcewatch.substack.com

🛡️ Disclaimer: Workforce Watch is an independent newsletter created in a personal capacity. All views and opinions expressed are solely my own and do not reflect the views of any federal agency, department, or employer. Content is created during personal time using publicly available information and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.