Federal Workforce Shakeup Halted Temporarily: Judge Blocks Plan to Downsize Thousands of Government Jobs

In a dramatic turn of events, a federal judge has temporarily blocked a controversial plan to offer financial incentives to federal workers, signaling a major setback for the government's initiative to downsize its workforce. This move, intended to reduce the number of government employees, came under fire from labor unions and sparked widespread concern among public service workers who felt the plan threatened their job security and rights.