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Unions, workers explore ways to fight back amid Musk's effort to cut down the federal workforce


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On Thursday, a federal court judge in San Francisco ordered the Trump Administration to pause the firing of probationary workers, after a coalition of labor unions including AFGE filed a lawsuit arguing the Office of Personnel Management which oversaw the cuts had "no legal authority" to fire employees.

The article from Newsday discusses the political and economic implications of Elon Musk's decision to lay off 10% of Tesla's workforce, which amounts to about 14,000 employees. This move has sparked discussions on the economic stability and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing. The layoffs come at a time when Tesla is facing increased competition and a potential economic downturn. Politically, the layoffs have been criticized by some Democrats, who argue that such actions reflect poorly on the economic policies of the Trump administration, which they claim favored big business over workers. Conversely, supporters of Trump and some business analysts argue that these layoffs are a necessary business adjustment to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. The article also touches on the broader implications for Long Island, where Tesla has significant operations, highlighting concerns about job security and the local economy.

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