Judge Stops Trump Plan for Worker Exits.
A court has held President Trump's offer to federal workers who want to leave their jobs until Monday. Judge George O'Toole Jr. made this choice because he needs time to consider a case from worker groups, CBS News said.
The White House says 40,000 workers agreed to stop working for money until September. Many workers felt unclear about the deal's meaning.
This pause came near the end time of Thursday night. A law helper said they would tell workers about the wait.
The White House seemed happy about the delay. "We thank the Judge for giving us more time. This lets more office workers take this good, special offer," press helper Karoline Leavitt said.
The staff office will keep taking exit papers until Monday night. "The plan stays. We will keep our promise," they said.
Trump's team hoped 200,000 people would take the deal. They think many will say yes at the last minute. "This will save much money," Leavitt told news people.
A worker group sued the staff office. They say the deal breaks the rules and might not have enough money. The group thinks this plan aims to hurt public jobs and bring in party friends instead.
The group points out that money runs out in March. They ask how workers can be paid until September. They felt good about the judge's choice.
Some workers were shocked by the exit offer, which came in a night email named "Fork in the Road." Some thought it was fake mail.
"The first email seemed scary," said Monet Hepp, who helps at the Veterans office. "It surprised everyone."
The other party says this plan might hurt the nation. They fear losing smart workers will make it hard to help people or fix big problems.
The spy office joined the plan on Tuesday. Smart people say this could hurt the nation's safety.
News says weather and health offices might lose jobs next.
A court has held President Trump's offer to federal workers who want to leave their jobs until Monday. Judge George O'Toole Jr. made this choice because he needs time to consider a case from worker groups, CBS News said.
The White House says 40,000 workers agreed to stop working for money until September. Many workers felt unclear about the deal's meaning.
This pause came near the end time of Thursday night. A law helper said they would tell workers about the wait.
The White House seemed happy about the delay. "We thank the Judge for giving us more time. This lets more office workers take this good, special offer," press helper Karoline Leavitt said.
The staff office will keep taking exit papers until Monday night. "The plan stays. We will keep our promise," they said.
Trump's team hoped 200,000 people would take the deal. They think many will say yes at the last minute. "This will save much money," Leavitt told news people.
A worker group sued the staff office. They say the deal breaks the rules and might not have enough money. The group thinks this plan aims to hurt public jobs and bring in party friends instead.
The group points out that money runs out in March. They ask how workers can be paid until September. They felt good about the judge's choice.
Some workers were shocked by the exit offer, which came in a night email named "Fork in the Road." Some thought it was fake mail.
"The first email seemed scary," said Monet Hepp, who helps at the Veterans office. "It surprised everyone."
The other party says this plan might hurt the nation. They fear losing smart workers will make it hard to help people or fix big problems.
The spy office joined the plan on Tuesday. Smart people say this could hurt the nation's safety.
News says weather and health offices might lose jobs next.
