Workforce Watch Ep.9: Mothers Leaving the Workforce, Federal Pay Freeze, and FEMA Workers in Revolt

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Workforce Watch Podcast

Yoreim Virella Rivas

11 episodes

3 days ago

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.9: Mothers Leaving the Workforce, Federal Pay Freeze, and FEMA Workers in Revolt

Workforce Watch Podcast

10 minutes 53 seconds

2 months ago

Workforce Watch Ep.9: Mothers Leaving the Workforce, Federal Pay Freeze, and FEMA Workers in Revolt

This week’s Workforce Watch newsletter breaks down the biggest federal workforce news and what it means for Americans. We cover the shutdown of Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention facility, the DOJ’s move to stop defending grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and HHS’s plan to cancel federal union contracts. We spotlight why mothers are leaving the workforce in record numbers as return-to-office mandates collide with the childcare crisis, and explain how Trump’s proposed federal pay freeze and the largest government workforce cuts since World War II could impact over two million employees. Subscribe to stay ahead on federal jobs, worker rights, and the future of America’s workforce.

🛡️ 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.