Employees informed by email that their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move a worker called ‘wrong all around’Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), the US’s pre-eminent climate research agency housed within the Department of Commerce, the Guardian has learned.On Thursday afternoon, the commerce department sent emails to employees saying their jobs would be cut off at the end of the day, in a move that one worker called “wrong all around”. Other government agencies have also seen massive staffing cuts in recent days. Continue reading...
The Trump administration terminated hundreds of probationary employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), affecting about 10% of its workforce. Critics, including employees and experts, condemned the move as "cruel and thoughtless," highlighting the loss of decades of expertise and its impact on public safety. NOAA's work on weather forecasts and climate data is crucial for protecting lives and property. Despite criticism, the Trump administration has not commented on the firings.
