Federal worker union sues to stop Trump's resignation offer

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Federal Worker Union Sues to Stop Trump's Resignation Offer (1)

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The nation’s largest federal employee union is suing to halt the Trump administration’s voluntary resignation offer, arguing agencies can’t promise to pay employee salaries before Congress sets aside the money.

Summary

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is suing to block the Trump administration’s “Fork in the Road” resignation program, arguing it violates federal law.

The program offers federal workers continued pay and benefits until Sept. 30 if they quit by Feb. 6 but requires them to waive legal challenges.

AFGE claims this promise of future pay violates the Anti-Deficiency Act, which prohibits spending without congressional approval.

The lawsuit is the latest challenge to Trump and Elon Musk’s broader effort to shrink the federal workforce.

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