USDA union leaders rally against proposed DC downsizing

Union leaders from the USDA are rallying against a plan to relocate over 2,500 employees from Washington, D.C., to regional offices nationwide, arguing it will disrupt operations and diminish the department's effectiveness. Speaking at an online briefing, they highlighted concerns about the impact on service delivery and the administrative burden of such a large-scale move. This pushback underscores broader tensions between federal unions and the Trump administration's efforts to streamline government operations, raising questions about the balance between administrative efficiency and operational continuity.