First on Fox: As the Trump administrations Doge efforts continue to have an impact on government agencies, more than 12,000 employees at the General Services Administration will be informed on Monday evening in an agency-wide e-mail that a “reduction of violence” is underway.
In the Memo of Acting GSA manager Stephen Ehikian, according to a concept obtained by FOX News Digital, the agency thanked employees who decided to be part of the “first step” of staff reduction on Friday by taking off GSA and an example of the “next step of this process to support the presidential executive order: implementation of the President’s Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative, The White House, dated 11 February 2025. “
“This serves as a notification that the Agency will carry out a reduction in force (RIF) and request approval from Office or Personnel Management (OPM) to also obtain a voluntary Early Retirement Authority (Vera),” says the E -mail. “More information to affected business units and employees will appear.”
The letter ends by thanking the employees who will be affected for their ‘service to this nation’.
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Since the do-up efforts of the Trump administration continue to have an impact on government agencies, more than 12,000 employees at the General Services Administration will be informed on Monday evening in a agency-wide e-mail that is “reduction of power” going on . (AP/Getty)
“I promise that GSA will continue to do everything in our power to make your departure honest and worthy,” concludes the letter.
Fox News Digital was told by a source that is familiar with the situation that 30-40 employees will initially be affected by the reduction, because the agency starts with a targeted number that is intended to ensure that the plan is implemented properly With minimal errors.
The GSA, which performs various tasks, including managing federal property and purchasing goods and services, has its headquarters in Washington, DC, And has 11 regional offices.
A senior manager of GSA who is familiar with the process told FOX News Digital that the first actions will be focused on selected offices instead of the entire agency and that employees of the negotiation unit are not expected to be affected.
Moreover, the agency is looking for an extra voluntary early retirement authority, such as outlined by the Opmand offering severance payment or terminated annuity services if applicable.
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“GSA realizes that a reduction in strength, although necessary to pay the mandate of the administration to give the federal government rights, to reduce waste and dismissals and to provide a more cost -effective service to the taxpayer, our workforce will influence,” ” A GSA spokesperson told FOX Nieuws Digital.
“GSA strives to treat all our employees respectfully and honestly, in accordance with all applicable laws and agreements for negotiation unit, during this process.”
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The GSA, which performs various tasks, including the management of federal real estate and purchasing goods and services, has its headquarters in Washington, DC and has 11 regional offices. (Getty)
The executive order from earlier this month cited in the memo stated that the intention was to “restore responsibility to the American public” and “starts a critical transformation of federal bureaucracy.”
“By eliminating waste, bloat and insularity, my administration will enable American families, employees, taxpayers and our government system,” Executive command states.
