National Park Service will fire 1,000 employees — but hire 5,000 seasonal workers
The two decisions underscore the confusing — and at times contradictory — nature of the new administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.
Fired National Park Service workers left feeling angry, betrayed
Affected NPS employees reportedly were sent a tersely written form email claiming that they were being fired for cause.
How The National Park Service Fired 1,000 Workers
A terse email that went out to 1,000 National Park Service employees and other Interior Department staff who were fired this week was abrupt and claimed they were being fired for cause.
National Park rangers at Independence Mall among probationary workers fired by Trump administration
The federal government laid off thousands of probationary employees this weekend including several park rangers, according to a union.
A National Park Guide Was Flying Home From a Work Trip. She Was Fired Midair.
Helen Dhue was one of 1,000 National Park Service employees affected by the Trump administration’s federal job cuts. “Parks build community,” she said. “I’m sad to see that that’s being threatened.”
National Park ranger in Iowa among thousands fired Friday: 'Is this really happening?'
In a now viral post, recently-fired National Parks Service ranger Brian Gibbs from Iowa, detailed his firing and what it means for his family.
Layoffs at National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service Raise Concern Over Sacred Lands
Recent layoffs within the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service could significantly affect national parks across the country, many of which hold deep cultural and historical significance to Native American tribes.
Trump Fires 1,000 National Park Workers, Raising Operational Concerns
The permanent staff cuts could leave parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about operating hours, public safety, and resource protection.
How many people work in Colorado's national parks, forests? What to know amid firings
Colorado had nearly 5,000 employees working for public lands and wildlife agencies before federal employees' terminations hit last week.
Trump Firing Thousands Of National Park, Forest Service Workers Sparks Protests
Demonstrators have gathered around the country in recent days to protest President Donald Trump’s firing of around 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees and more than 3,000 U.S. Forest Service workers.
Long lines and canceled rentals: Firings bring chaos to national parks
Trump’s purge of federal employees is already harming the visitor experience at national parks across the country.
After landing his dream job as a park ranger, he’s ‘heartbroken’ to be let go in federal cuts
Brian Gibbs had no clue Friday would be his last day at his dream job. The education technician park ranger at Effigy Mounds ...
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What the hiring freeze means for the National Park Service as it was just about to start finding seasonal employees
National Park Service officials and experts are warning that some of the most treasured parks may face more crowd control issues.
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Independence National Historical Park guides fired after President Trump issues federal employee mass layoffs
Two National Park Service Rangers at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia have been fired as President Trump ...
Federal layoffs start with huge number of probationary workers and warnings of bigger cuts on way
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.