Musk's Demand To Federal Workers Is 'Plainly Unlawful,' Union Says
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A federal union leader told the administration to retract its insulting "what did you do last week?" email, saying it violates the law and wastes everybody's time.

Summary

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) called Elon Musk’s email to federal employees demanding details of their past week’s work “plainly unlawful.

Musk shared the email and threatened resignation for non-compliance, sparking outrage and confusion.

The union’s president, Everett Kelley, called for the email’s retraction and an apology, citing a lack of legal authority and violations of management delegation.

Agencies like the Defense Department advised employees to disregard the email, asserting their own management authority. The union criticized the email as disruptive and intimidating.

  • @SlopppyEngineer
    9•6 hours ago

    Really speed running the “Why Nations Fail” checklist. Kill institutions, inclusivity, rule of law, pushing extractive industries. Educational and healthcare is already half death but still needs to get the coup de grâce.