Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees, stating they must respond to an email justifying their work or resign. The email, sent by the Office of Personnel Management, asked employees to list their accomplishments for the week, in response to President Trump’s instructions for an efficient workforce. The FBI has instructed employees to pause responses to the email, citing their own review procedures. The American Federation of Government Employees condemned Musk and the Trump administration for the ultimatum, vowing to challenge any unlawful terminations. The National Treasury Employees Union advised members not to respond to the email, stating it was not a formal directive from their employer. This move comes as Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aims to make cuts to the federal workforce. Over 3 million people were employed by the federal government as of November 2024. The situation has caused backlash and concern among employees and union representatives, with tensions rising over the potential mass layoffs and restructuring of government agencies. Elon Musk’s efforts to streamline government operations and increase efficiency are met with criticism and resistance from federal employees and their representatives.
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