Genny Kotyk

USDA union leaders are protesting a proposed relocation of over 2,500 employees from Washington, D.C., to regional offices, which they argue will lead to layoffs and hinder the department's core services. The Trump administration's plan, led by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, aims to reduce the D.C. workforce to 2,000 by 2025, with employees moving to locations in North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, Colorado, and Utah. The USDA has already lost over 20,000 employees since Trump's return to office, and critics warn further cuts will impact wildfire response and other critical functions.

USDA union leaders and former officials oppose the Trump administration's proposal to downsize the Washington, D.C., headquarters and relocate over 2,500 employees to five regional offices, warning of potential layoffs and reduced capacity for critical services. The reorganization, led by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, aims to limit D.C. staff to 2,000 by 2025, with regional offices in Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City.