Federal Worker Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Job Buyout Offers

Unions representing federal employees have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over a controversial plan offering a voluntary resignation option with promises of pay for months of inactivity. The American Federation of Government Employees argues that the administration lacks the legal authority to make such offers, citing the Anti-Deficiency Act which prohibits spending without congressional approval. Concurrently, a separate class action lawsuit has emerged, alleging that associates of Elon Musk are operating an illegally connected server within the Office of Personnel Management, potentially compromising sensitive employee data. This server, installed without required assessments, is said to expose personal information to foreign threats. The Trump administration’s use of the Office of Personnel Management to send government-wide emails has also raised security concerns, with lawsuits claiming it increases vulnerability to hacking. These legal actions highlight the tensions between federal employees and the administration regarding job security and data privacy.