1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my grave concern regarding the recent plans for large-scale reductions in force (RIFs) within federal agencies. As reported, agencies are being pushed to finalize these layoffs within a mere two weeks. This is not just an abstract issue—it is a matter of people's livelihoods, and it is unacceptable. The government is setting up thousands of individuals and families for financial uncertainty and hardship. The impacts of these cuts are not just personal; they ripple throughout local economies, erode public services, and weaken the workforce that sustains essential government functions. How can anyone rationalize that cutting jobs is beneficial to the economy? We must ask ourselves: How does removing valuable and experienced workers, who contribute to critical services, support long-term growth and stability? These cuts will affect federal employees who are not just numbers on a ledger but real people who serve in roles vital to the functioning of our country. By failing to halt this process, we risk losing skilled professionals, increasing unemployment, and further destabilizing local economies. Federal employees play an indispensable role in our healthcare, security, infrastructure, and many other sectors that directly impact our daily lives. I implore you to take immediate action to stop these mass layoffs. It is crucial that we find a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to managing government operations and budgeting, one that does not involve sacrificing hardworking individuals who have dedicated their careers to public service. Please do not let this callous decision move forward. I respectfully urge you to use your position to advocate for the reversal of these RIF plans and stand up for the thousands of public servants who will be adversely affected. The economic and human toll this will take is not worth the short-sighted goals of these cuts. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust you will take the necessary steps to prevent this from happening.