Musk's Job Accountability Order Faces Federal Workforce Backlash

Elon Musk has sparked a significant backlash among federal employees by mandating that they report their weekly accomplishments or face job termination. This directive, which was communicated via a mass email from the Office of Personnel Management, has been met with calls for civil disobedience from lawmakers and unions, asserting that Musk lacks the authority to impose such requirements. Democratic Rep. Sean Casten openly encouraged federal workers to disregard the order, describing it as an overreach. Labor leaders and federal employees have criticized the mandate as disrespectful, arguing it undermines their roles and responsibilities. Musk defended the request as a simple task that should only take a few minutes, but many have voiced concerns about its legality and the potential consequences for non-compliance. The situation is seen as part of a broader attack on federal workforce rights under the Trump administration.